SWBKCB,
Not sure what you think have heard but there is no in-fighting that i know of. Never heard of two large companies coming together and being one well-oiled machine within months before either.
Also no chance of an extra a/c for S08 (even w'end only). The whole flying programme is covered by the 2x75s, hopefully with a few more "fire breaks" through the night to serve as catch up time.
EF