Biddedout
So unless all you 195 ers or wannabes are going to move to the new bases then who exactly is going to crew it. Also, do you really think that they will not be using qualified IRE's etc just to keep you happy?
There will be more than enough takers from both the existing jet fleet, and the senior Q400 people who are prepared to move. And just because you have an IRE doesn't guarantee you a plum job either - there are quite a few who have done the core course who haven't been used much yet, not to mention the existing line trainers who can be offered IRE slots.
but you are in for something of a shock if you think the "nice" bits will be held aside just for you.
I realise that you just can't help living in la-la land, where all things are equal and newcomers to flybe - remember, it isn't a merger - get offered all the best bits. The reality is somewhat different, however. As others have said, the BACON crews have precisely no leverage in this situation. Flybe is not short of applicants, and may well prefer to hire people without the tonnage of baggage that some of the BACON people will bring. And if you think that the flybe pilots are just going to roll over and hand you their seniority, well you will be in for something of a shock yourself.
I am sure that the "best bits" WILL be given to flybe people, where they can, and what's left over will go to new joiners (which is what you are).
Sorry to burst your bubble, and all that...