agree with chris, a load of rubbish, lots of fanciers are with both unions, and i could never see a proposal of this being passed or even allowed to go on the agenda,
hi tammy i would say it depends on what the bird has done in the seasons before, and if an experienced bird it could be possible, this is only my opinion and i am not a long distance flyer so maybe u will get more info from someone who is and probably done it.
just try and keep occupied jimmy, they tell u its just fair ware and tare at the doctors, and u get some medicines etc but only last for a wee while, all the best,