WWW,. .. .It's possible that some pilots have other sources of money (inherited or spouse's job) and are more interested in flying bigger, more advanced equipment like a 777 or 747-400 (or Concorde if you are REALLY lucky). That could be a legitimate reason for shooting for BA - despite potential monetary downfalls.... .. .Sure, your argument about maintaining a healthy marriage and spending more time at home is sound, but flying the latest and greatest aircraft wouldn't be too bad either (especially if you are single)... I know a former BA cadet (early 1990s cadet) who now flies the 777 for BA as an FO - he loves his job and is wild about the 777 (he flew 737s for many years before his recent 777 posting). . .. .Either way, flying for BA or one of the better positioned low-cost carriers like GO, Ryanair or EasyJet ensures a reasonable amount of security and monetary benefits - if you escape the AXE!. .. .Cheers