The problem is, there are simply much better deals out there now.
I've been here a decade and like everywhere, the company does some things brilliantly, some not so much. I've had more roster changes this year, than in the previous 9.
The Easyjet captain coming the other way is on about £1,300 per month net more than I, has staff travel, a pension worth £900 per month more, crew meals, newer aircraft and a better uniform policy. All from a company that's 4 times bigger, but makes 10 times the profit.
Virtually all those I know who have left, were northerners either going to Ryanair or BA, but were intending on staying in the north. This isn't so much of a southerners exodus as it once was.
If things don't change rapidly on the T&Cs front I think they will struggle next year, and do feel the management recognise this and will subsequently react. I just hope on so many levels they do it properly and promptly for so many reasons.
This is a good company to work for, but with some fairly obvious changes and some small tweaks could be a great company.