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I would be interested to see if fair plane, with their connection to BALPA and Govt, will be attempting to seek an end to the Pay to FLy schemes (such as those run by Eaglejet and their ilk).
Given the recent media attention on interns not being paid minimum wage, now would be a good time to seek an end to this despicable practice.

Whilst I do agree with your comments I cannot, unfortunately, take on every wrong practice within the aviation industry, however much I would like to. I began Fairplane singlehandedly following my personal experience. To dilute my efforts to date by taking on every aviation cause would not be beneficial to the original aim of the campaign. This does not mean to say that I do not have strong feelings about any situation that takes advantage of those wishing to achieve their dreams, and should someone wish to begin a campaign about this particular issue I would whole heartedly support it. Incidentally can I point out that to say our “connection” to the government can be misleading as it sounds as though we are “in” with them. This is not the case and we continually work towards another meeting with them to get them to listen to us. It took eight months to get our last meeting with the previous government and we now begin again with the new one.