Well, they're fast tracking a lot of the training to get people online quicker but realistically, that's not going to happen until mid-Feb, which is going have consequences for the business. Looks like this slim-line LGW contract has turned out to be a false economy after all. All for the sake of an MBT and some hope of a LHR transfer.
This could actually be the catalyst for some improvement to the T&Cs for LGW crew - if the company pays attention and learns from its mistake.