The ban is over. Surely the way forward for the AOA now is to allow all those new joiners (from under the ban) to join and start some major bridge building exercises. I have no doubt that the new DFO is still open to sensible negotiation concerning the 49ers. The level of sensibility will be set by the AOA. Crumpets, we all agree that the main issue here is the survival of our airline. If we do survive then the prospects are tremendous for all. Back into China at the least is a grand prospect, even for the bean counters. Come on folks lets pull together for a change.
Hustler, the AOA lost me for lots of personal reasons which I would not divulge on an open forum. Doesn't mean I deserted anyone, you put a lot of cudos on dollars and cents but display little sense at the same time - as did the AOA leadership. The issues were never black and white, lots of grey there to be seen. Methinks you are colour blind. But good luck anyway.