University was late 70's, business management degree Wirbelsturm, so mildly educated in the needs of a business in order for it to succeed and prosper.
Falling yields, increasing fuel costs, low cost competition, middle eastern competitors attacking our markets and a workforce unwilling to accept minor changes (as was the case for CC) all leads to an uncertain future for all of us working for legacy carriers.
When alls taken into consideration, is 100 hours pa so unpalatable?
It equates to just over 8 hours per month. If the result is a stronger, powerful and more secure airline I really don't see the problem.
What's the option? Carrying on posting losses year on year? A setting up of a subsidiary company working to lower hours but on lower remuneration?
I constantly hear that early mornings are a problem. Maybe some sort of cap on early flights in a month could be a solution. There's numerous ways to solve small issues.