I can't see why the word "persuasion" comes into it. Surely when pilots are recruited, they are expected to fly a roster? Does it really matter where they fly (unless they are over 60 ofcourse)?
As for having to obtain your own accommodation with no extra pay or allownaces, then I must say, I've never come across this logic and can only lead to problems.
As for foreigners flying routes that could be flown by BAC crews, that is NOT happening anymore. True, it was the case, and I too think that's wrong but the route flown by foreigners is now closed and the said aircraft has gone back home.
Maybe when the sheds have gone, the guys on the TRTO course will go back into Ops.......
