Yes he did rehash the 'cruise ship' idea not so long ago in some other interview... I remember it being discussed on the bus.
8 on 8 off, lol and where does he think the 'off' crew will be? Certainly not in a CRC of any quality for 8hr 'off' and definitely not in F/J seats....
Out on the wing if he had his way I'm sure....
Edit: found this article while looking for the cruise ship one...
1) A staff member admits to the weight management policy that other previously denied
2) Tim's comments towards the end
3) the comment about it not being about profit/making money... (insert eye roll here)
Is High Flying Emirates Running Out of Sky?