What is likely over is the following, QF long haul pilots
- Having 25 plus sickies per year
- Taking a Second Officer on at least ten or so routes to Asia when everyone else just has two pilots
- Being paid 50 % more than your counterparts at BA, and the large US passenger carriers United , Delta , American & Air Canada
- Having A380 captains and FOs who have been on the fleet for over six years and averaged less than 400 hours per year
- Supported A330 pilots who were averaging 300 hours per year 2007 thru 2011
- Expecting the profit making parts of QF group to keep supporting loss making L
- Expecting the Australian Taxpayer to subsidize your company and lifestyle
- Picking up 50 to 100% more on overnight allowances in comparison with your competitors. ie: $300 Aussie per night in Japan,
Asking to much even if you are the most "iconic" airline the world, and your careers have been ever so distinguished.
Effective LH fleet now of about 35 Aircraft , this would be taking you back to fleet size of what 1990 ?