Unfortunately, I believe that they are still happy to see A and B scale pilots go. They are being replaced by the cheapies. And with the cheap package, bases would not save them much, so no need for those pesky First World labor laws. Just keep a token few bases open as a recruiting carrot.
I fly with lots of newly joined, experienced South Africans, happy to be out of Africa, sitting in a shiny wide body, with the prospect of a permanent HKID card down the track.
I fear that the approaching thunder is just my guts churning after a Headland Hotel meal.
Last edited by Captain Dart; 22nd Oct 2017 at 21:38.