I value your insight into the contract world, but I would respectfully disagree with the above assessment. While the troubles at JAL do affect everyone in some way, I do believe that for the time being, the contracts are still relatively secure. I feel more secure here than I would being at most US majors.

I base this on the projected profit that ANA expects for the year, and the planned growth that the runway extension at NRT and the 4th runway at HND will bring. ANA expects to expand their international flights at both of these airports and for the time being, the only way they can do that is with us. I also think that if you take a look at ANA in the 90's compared to now, they are a totally different airline. Remember that ANA originally was a domestic only carrier, and when the government allowed them to fly internationally, they went way overboard and wanted to fly everywhere, profitable or not. Very similar to JAL today. Notice that ANA no longer serves Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, only 3 cities in Europe, etc. Compare that with JAL who flies everywhere in a 747. ANA came to understand that if you can't make money on a route, then it needs to be cut. JAL has never understood this. The Hawaii market is a great example where ANA has 1 767 a day, and JAL flies a bazillion 747s.

Now this can all change tomorrow but based on the information available today, I would not think twice about recommending a friend come to work here. But, come here realizing that it is a temporary job and you are temporary help. Also, know that some agencies have different buyout terms if your contract is terminated due to economic reasons. I am with PARC and I get a 12 month payout. I believe CREW is only 3 months.