Nobody ever said NAS was a legacy airline and nobody should have joined expecting BA but Jedy I think you are wrong to suggest NAS is the same "
" as Ryanair.
You would be correct if you said NAS COULD be or WILL become Ryanair. Conditions will go south if those joining from Ryanair haven't learnt to show some self respect and stand up for their basic rights and our profession.
NAS is low cost and it doesn't deny it. However NAS has a basing system and a basic salary providing a steady income 12 months of the year. That is two of the biggest complaints in Ryanair solved. The culture is my experience far more modern and better to work in. At least they don't be grudge me a bottle of water and a tea bag like the ryanair management. The vast majority, 90% plus of the guys I have met who joined from Ryanair are happy with their move.
To suggest NAS is the same
as Ryanair is fundamentally wrong on your part. Individual situations will always mean some airlines suit some people but the general comment from most Ryanair guys is that they are happy to have departed Ryanair. If Ryanair suited you better they will take you back so feel free to call them. I know where I would rather gamble my future.
Many of the guys I speak with have learned and I think the formation of NASPA by former Ryanair Pilots is testament to that. Time will tell if enough Ryanair guys have learnt their lesson or if they have just changed the colour of the aircraft in order to continue to moan but never take a stand.