as was mentioned earlier flt ops have been allowed to recruit 127 this financial year. Trouble is we have nearly 170 retirements and a slighly increased flying program. Not sure how management intend to fly the program as there just ain't enough crew. I expect they want increased productivity from us to cover this but with many LH guys flying close to 900 hours annually....
Any luck ones joining direct in longhaul will be almost certainly on the 777 as most vacancies are there with a very few on the -400 if at all. Prob only type rated ones.