Chaps.....do we live in a democracy? Are we each responsible for ourselves? If a BA retiree decides to go fly for another operator, what right do you actually have to shout 'objection!'. He would rather stay in BA and complete his desired career. If being enforced out at a premature 55 is not to his taste, he will sell his skills elsewhere (as he has every right to do! If you want to indulge in a bit of 'BA bashing' or personal individual bashing, then please leave your name and email address so we know who we are talking to and make your accusations named, particularly to the CAA, if you feel they are not 'up to the job'. You won't of course, because these people have probably got 10 times your flying experience on types ranging from turboprop twins to Concorde, so when you fly with them, use it as a learning experience!