TUI took on pilots in trouble as did several other airlines. A pilot in a job can get another one. An unemployed one soon loses currency, but they still have bills to pay as the task to get employed gets harder. Unless you have been in the position you cannot appreciate the strife this causes. Good on these airlines.
And as this is a rumour network.... the truth is 2 of the old CC have been employed by TUI. Should they have been excluded from applying?
And, more fool you for leaving BALPA; you will never know when you will need help.
Me