..I am somewhat surprised & dismayed at the press failing to mention the new Germanwings T&Cs under 'negotiation' and recent strikes. Plenty of other speculation but as several other here have quite rightly mentioned, it's not impossible that a potential 40% pay cut, together with the huge financial demands of getting a licence, pay2fly contracts and their associated changes in work patterns etc MAY....have been a contributing factor. I don't know if this applies to the FO in question, so I am just suggesting its worth looking at and advising the public if it is relevant.