It is a shame about this debate. It still rumbles on and on. However, everyone has a valid point to argue! I think that is why it continues! It is a sad fact, and a fact it is, that the integrated lot have got thier name from the spoilt brats out there.
I have seen it with my very own eyes!! I know a guy of 21 who didnt pay a penny for his training (daddy did), and is now with Thomson fly! Yes it makes me feel sick, that im slugging it away the hard way,( constanly broke, no life, all that good stuff etc), but at the end of the day, all people who know him think he is a complete tosser! An example is spending out £400 on a pair of sun glasses! Says it al I think!
HOWEVER!! there are some very good down to earth, mature integrated pilots who have slaved away for the funds, so its not all bad.