Guys and galls,
I don't think anyone is seriously trying to compare our current conditions to FR. Seriously, so lets put that one to bed. The question is in which direction are we going? that to me is clear. 25% reductions in salaries across the board and only 9 Guaranteed days off a month, that is what is being "offered"/ Forced upon the Helsinki crowd, the majority of scando cabin crew ready to strike, not to mention getting a nasty text message at 2230 hrs threatening to sack them if they strike , i'm sorry but WTF?
If I was a FR skipper, in a base that suites, I might think long and hard about this move. Especially if your on the old Brookfield contract and are happy with your tax affairs. I know, because I was in this boat.
At the moment I wouldn't hesitate to recommend NAS to my old chum's, But I am rather concerned about this Helsinki business. Would one of the true believers please reassure me that it'll be fine and that nasty contract wont make it across the North sea??
Oh and the comment about needing a union to represent the Ryanair guys, eh been there and got the T-shirt it ended up very nasty. BALPA are simply not geared up to take on the FR machine.
It might be worth remembering that the Helsinki pilots have representation, and they've got an uphill battle on their hands. In Lgw they don't, so who is going to run to there rescue?
I sincerely hope I'm wrong and this place stays the same. Finger crossed not just for us, but for the wider industry.