Thanks for the prompt reply Scroggs.
As one of those recruited directly onto the 320, I shall be looking for alternative employment ASAP.The only ray of light is that the minibus is at least a reasonable type rating to hawk around.
If Virgin go the route you suggest then they are storing themseves up a lot of problems when and if they decide to expand again in the future.
As a thought,the conversion from A320 to A340 is a 10 day course. Not much more than the refresher.Should the company go ahead with the delivery of the first two 340-600's, then courses will be available as part of the deal,ie at minimum cost to the company.These would be full conversion courses and so not required by those going back onto the 340 from the 320.
Heres hoping.
[ 18 September 2001: Message edited by: northern boy ]