I’m sure someone will come across with a more detailed reply , but my 2 penneth:
The 2 years in the pool is up to 2 years . I imagine many will be keen to get back flying . If they are more picky, the salary is 33%. Hardly a fortune, more like keeping the wolf from the door with belt tightening. If someone decides to hold out for that long haul fleet cos they commute from Aberdeen or Nice, why shouldn’t they be able to get a job in Waitrose or Carrefour to top up the pay protection?
One thing I do notice in BA over the years is the amount of green-eye that has developed. I wonder if other professionals squabble at what others are getting or if it’s just a pilot thing ?