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I have to agree with you guys with the point that respect is earned not given.... I'm sure there are a few locals who do their status quo when flying the India turnarounds... I do agree that the locals are living in a welfare state where they would pretty much reach a point where the locals won't work and the government just stuffs them with their salaries while they are at home.... You can't change such mentalities if they were...

Quote: There's a sushi machine down the hall. One wonders...will this be the same hotel with the warm beer in the vending machines? However, plenty of pubs in Narita to wet your thurst, provided of course that you have time enough to partake thereof.

Quote: Profitability from new routes? Making money on new routes will be difficult as return on investment on new routes would take years to make. More investment for RJ? More money to be wasted. New aircraft, new training, new simulator, and the list goes on. Wet-lease? FRAUD FRAUD FRAUD FRAUD FRAUD! Selling A340s? They are not Toyota Corolla and would take year(s) to get rid of them. Unless you sell them at a very deep discount, or with the...

it was not regarding the 707 accident but more about "reckless managements and crews" that fractional mentioned. I never slept really well in Mirdif

Yes....vvvveeerrryyyyy different

The OIC approach does not work at KAL, you get paired with a LTC for your entire Line training and if he dies not like you or has something against expats you will not pass your final line check , well after you have left your present job, but good luck to those who go

Quote: Selling A340s? They are not Toyota Corolla and would take year(s) to get rid of them. Unless you sell them at a very deep discount, or with the condition that they are in, sell them like scrap metal. From what I heard, this is happening right now with 2 of their old A340s. Quote: As far as the Far East is concerned, it can only be referring to SIN and HKG. My bet would be MNL and KUL (political reasons). BKK would be on the chop list...

Reading carefully the employment contract:????? Does the employment contract mention that you can be terminated for no reason and put in jail if you look for some justice?????

Yes, I'm in !! PM if you have some time, thanks for your help

Good work Muppet. If I was YOU, i would do the same. Take advantage of the situation. No worries about your desire to be a good pilot, just look at it from an economic point of view, lol. This company will reward you regardless of your abilities or inclination to be a good pilot. Good on you mate!! haha And so goes the decline of EK. WOW