Why would easyJet give up flexicrew? They have it far too good. Lots of eager f/o's only paid when they fly in the summer, stand a few down in winter to balance out the seasonality, no pension provision, FRV. Why would they want to give this up?!
easyJet want more flexibility, from captains and fo's, they have it from the fo's and before they will entertain permanent contract contracts for these fo's they will want captains to become more flexible. Never gonna happen! I wouldn't expect them to either. Why should they?
Yep Balpa are advising us to look around, fastjet and wizzair were mentioned.
Flexicrew was something that needed to be nipped in the bud right at the start, its too late to stop it now. All that can be done is limit it.
What are they forecasting to make this year, £300 million I believe. Very robust figures with the strong economic headwinds.