Going to close this thread now as there seems little scope for development beyond more pointless Astraeus bashing - besides which London Jets seems to have covered the subject eloquently and comprehensively.
malachy8985 I'm sure that all of us lesser mortals, in lesser airlines, who dont enjoy your good fortune in working for such an esteemed employer wish you well for the future with BA: Our loss can only be their gain.
And for the record, before the inevitable comments. No, I don't work for Astraeus, and never have, nor do I personally know anyone who does.