Jacobus. There's an intelligent reply. Trafalgar is correct. The USAB conditions are glaringly lacking compared to the new contracts being awarded by the US carriers. And WTF does him being in 'London' have to do with anything?. I'm in Hong Kong (for now) and I care about the conditions on ALL the bases because this company has a history of picking of each group one by one. You obviously either haven't been here that long, or you are too dense to appreciate that what happens to one group WILL eventually happen to the others. The US carriers are once again setting the standards for pay, benefits, seniority, and nearly every other issue of concern to people employed in this profession. If you've got something constructive to say, then say it. Otherwise, take your sarcasm elsewhere. We are falling behind in nearly every area, and USAB in particular is now hopelessly inadequate in comparison to their regional peers. Why don't you comment on THAT fact?