sad fact is that airline pilot pay is still artificially high. It is a job that doesn't require too much in the way of qualifications (it is open to school leavers after all), it is a semi-skilled job at best, and there is a never ending stream of people prepared to sell their souls to do it.
Ah, that old 'hand grenade' again. It's been around the block so many times it's just not worth the effort replying.
Wirbelsturm, well you're missing a beautiful autumn's day in the south of England and personally I feel sorry for you.
Feel free to. :-)