Getting back to topic ...
Interesting shot across the bow by DO last week - obviously under the pump to identify savings from Flight Ops, but limiting the options to non-contractual variations. As if we can be flogged any harder!
Personally, I think all this hand-wringing is overblown; screw with the B-scale contracts and there are enough "mad Max" crazy capts to shut the operation down.
You don't give up 20 years of fighting for improvements just like that! The DPA is keeping its powder dry - no point jumping at shadows - but if push comes to shove I dont think Kitty City appreciates the levels of antipathy and loathing.
Don't poke the ants' nest!