Agreed Busta.
Secondly - it all depends on which company you're joining. If it's Ryanair, you'd be better off joining IALPA.
If its anyone else, well I know several people from BA who have left BALPA because they feel that as a junior pilot, the union does not act in their interests but just pockets their subscriptions every month. However, without knowing more, its difficult to give you advice.
Secondary to that, ask the guys who worked for Buzz if they feel their subscriptions to BALPA were worth the money when the airline got bought up by Ryanair.
Last edited by Al Murdoch; 7th Sep 2012 at 21:19.