How bad is bad...?

[billy34-kit]

If you wonder how bad is our industry,.....in the aftermath of 9/11 2001, 2100 aircrafts was parked in the desert.

Today, in 2009,...2800 aircrafts are parked in the desert...and keep rising!

[Dani]

But that's maybe because oil prices are much higher and some models just will stay there forever.

Remeber: Altough oil is 3 times cheaper than a year ago it's still about the double it was 2001.

Dani

[BelArgUSA]

You got it wrong Billy -
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According to Pprune's Wannabee Rumor Control, airlines are crying to find pilots, and training is basically free, after you complete the fATPL, a A-320 rating with 200 hours of line training.
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I am retired now, but I cry my eyes-out for the great airline industry, in view of high salaries, benefits and other advantages now afforded in 2009, compared the bad that was prior to 1974...
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Happy contrails

[Dysag]

We old-timers know it's a CYCLICAL industry. It goes up and down like a yo-yo.

Bad times follow good. Good times follow bad.

The only folks who don't understand that are the ones too young to have experienced it.

Ask BelArgUSA.

[BelArgUSA]

Hello Dysag -
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Oh, there are definitely good things among improved employee benefits.
Regarding Ryanair -
Peanuts + soft drinks will be sold at 50% discount to cockpit crew in flight.
Also, toilet use will be free of charge to flight crew while on duty.
However there will be a charge of 50p per sheet of toilet paper.
Consider cutting sheets in halves, and use both sides.
Or pack a roll to take along in your flight bag.
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All above subject to presentation of valid airline ID for applicable discounts.
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Happy contrails

[Old Smokey]

Hola BelArgUSA,

I'm glad that your sense of humour didn't retire when you did!:ok:

Keep 'em coming!:ok:

Regards,

Old Smokey

[Mr @ Spotty M]

Who said he was joking.;)

[GlueBall]

When compared to the global carnage of WWII, when most of the world's entire financial resources and productive capacity was squandered; this global recession is a cakewalk.

Two years from now you'll again be buying $6+ overpriced, overrated coffee at StarBucks.