Ollie.
To clarify my post.
I agree. Pilot wages are a factor on running an airline. I think from memory it makes up around 3% of the operating costs of running an airline.
What I was attempting to point out to FBN. Was that I kept a record of all the wastage and inefficiencies I observed over a month.
Aircraft late tow from the hangar, extra fuel to go fast.
Waiting for connecting cabin crew, extra fuel to fast.
Late catering, extra fuel to go fast.
Delayed service due engineering delay, extra fuel to go fast.
Rostering issues and approaching duty limits, extra fuel to go fast.
Unhappy J class passengers given dinner vouchers for two at top class restaurant, extra expense.
Delays due no cabin crew, international connectors requiring overnight accommodation at extra expense.
What I was saying that the impact of decisions as to how executives choose to run the airline leading to additional costs. Outweighed my after tax income for the entire month.
MC.