Capt Burkill hasn't contacted the media.
The first time it was cabin crew colleagues with some saucy pictures to sell.
This time it was someone who knew him.
If the Mirror had spoken directly to him they might have got their facts and figures right rather than having to make them up.
It's the same with the recent Independent article about BA pilots.
Old news, dug up (or rather sent to them by another party after BA sent them confidential info in error or whatever reason) and made front page. Not initiated by the subject.
Obviously a no news day and the press trying to keep the bad BA theme going. Shouldn't have to wait long for the next real story though.
If he went to Virgin he would have to start as an FO. Emirates take Captains though.