Aaaaah, Courtney has probably cowered back into his box.As professional pilots , most of us know only too well, Courtney, that airlines have NEVER existed for the benefits of pilots. We do this for Hire & Reward & , mostly, are loyal to our Regulatory Authorities. We, occasionally, ride the surf of success that comes with visionary management & tumble with the really bad guys.
Stretching the memory cells but aviation is littered with the commercial failures of managers that led, directly, to abject misery suffered by all employees. Pilots often wound up on welfare or having to work, in dreadful places, on their own, in order to keep food on the table. Was it pilots who caused the demise of Eagle,Courtline, BUA, Caledonian, Air Europe ?
In fact, the latter, started as "in house" for owners, Intasun. Clever start-up philosophy was that it would not service 100% "in house" but just 50% so that, in the event of the owner running into commercial problems, it would not, necessarily drag down the airline. Well, the airline lasted 12 years & went bust for other reasons. Court Line was dragged down by Clarkson the SHIPPING Company (I think; getting a bit old now ).
Anyway, dear Courtney, talk to real pilots who have suffered under appalling mismanagement & you may wish to review your thoughts about the profession.
Heartfelt thoughts for the TC pilots and all other staff who face serious problems this winter.
Last edited by slowjet; 27th Oct 2012 at 09:25.