Norwegian always was, and always will be operating dual standards, the " locals" will enjoy the protection of the mother ship and the " contractors" will be hung out to dry, it was always apparent and those working there should do so with their eyes open. As for " tarnishing the reputation" , NAS didn't have a reputation to preserve in the first place, OK, it provided valuable employment and an alternative at a time when guys needed it and THEY needed pilots. Perhaps they have now naturally shrunk to the correct crewing levels and the "bullish" recruitment aka " company promotion" should be stopped. A few lines of bad press will undo their years of positive spin on growth. Have Ryanair and Easy ever actually "sacked" pilots due to seasonal demands? Jet2 have the courtesy to let guys know the score before they join, perhaps NAS can learn a lesson in protocol here..