The poor 340 guys have all my sympathy. EK is definitely the naked emperor and think their clothes are still the most beautiful on earth, although the sight is sickening.
But some thoughts on here are somewhat strange:
Yes, I know several who would be takers for 777 LHS over sitting RHS on the 380. It's honestly a more valuable type rating at this point anyways.
Then the "more experienced" 3000 hr.777 guys could transfer over to the 380 LHS...after all, why would you want to put an 3-4 yr. 330/340 Capt in that slot???
Suddenly the much bashed T7 becomes attractive again to busdrivers (
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Furthermore, which T7 driver do you honestly think would apply to transfer onto an animal with a death spell? (
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.... or do you suggest they should be forced? You know, the ones that apparently had such a horrible outcome on transition courses?