Wiz,
I've also had friends adversely affected who have not and will not join during the ban.
But more importantly, I have 49 friends adversely affected to the extreme by those who choose to take advantage of the plight of the same 49 and join during the ban.
We Professional Pilots had better learn to look after ourselves and our Profession because you can be damn sure managements around the OneWorld will not.
Look after your crew and friends on the ground as you do in the air, to ensure a safe and sucessful outcome to every endevour.
Merry Christmas