Both Shaftspeare & SF have hit the nail on the head.
What was once one of the best places in aviation is now the worst.
Since Jonny Vegas, BG,BW,TG & DW (& others) have risen to power the airline has sunk with equal rapidity.
I would disagree with Shaftspeare on the staff travel front though. If you are single then it is OK (i.e the BA side)
However as a Capt with kids you find that your "Annual free firm" is useless as you can never be sure of;
1. Getting on the outbound &
2. Even if you do, they will not confirm you will get on the return!