An amused..... I apologise. I had forgotten how self centred and completely lacking in solidarity cx pilots are. The phrase "I'm alright Jack" was actually coined in response to Jack Donahue a Cx pilot back in the 1960s. Without meaning any offense, it is highly likely that as a self centred cx pilot you may have no idea that as a result of contractual changes some CX aircrew in Hkg are retiring at 55 and others like yourself at 65.
There have been a number of retirements recently of which those approaching 55 have asked the company if they can extend their employment. The company has said no and they have left. No surprise there with the enormous cost savings it gives the company.
My point was merely if they took an LHR base temporarily and were forced onto COS08 would that be a method of extending their employment?