Yes a big pity Alloha, as they could have fixed their crewing issues for the next 4 years, with a 20/10 roster... there would have be a flood of guys from EK/EY and all others in the region for such a commutable roster.
I'm told many of the ex-MAS guys are failing/not making the grade, which accentuates the problem too.
Yes the RUH accom is an issue I hear also. The flying lines would be cleaner/more efficient, with more long haul flights on your roster from there but the new Flt & Duty lims create an issue. One way is to follow Korean's or Cathay's rostering but we know that won't happen.
Happy landings
