hmm it was quite tone deaf, my apologies folks, sorry for the hijack, I'll go and lurk for a while to think about what I've done. The fly to serve thing was just a fun conclusion of my opinion, nobody gives a rats **** about the company they work for, come on guys.
cylindrical, you won't have to worry that people at BA are different, they're identical to the 2 previous airlines I worked for and everybody moans just as much at all outfits - I promise.
If you're a member, someone at BALPA will happily put you in touch with a pilot at any airline you consider for a chat about what its like.
BA is currently about to vote on a new deal that will change a few things especially for SH captain pay and is undergoing improvements in almost every area. the recruitment is booming and forecast to continue up to 5500 pilots total with what seems to be a bubble of retirements coming up and most leaving early. You could move up the seniority very quickly with a swift move - this will speed up better rosters, quicker progression to your final seat of choice. EDIT - more recruitment = more training opportunities, if that's in your sites.
PS. nobody makes you wear the hat and doublebreasted jackets are optional
