Vast majority of the 100+ leavers from KLMuk/Buzz 2-3 years ago were from KLMuk (blue fleet) including about 15 to 20 F100 Captains. Some went to Ryanair/GO as Captains while others went to BA/Virgin/Emirates/Monarch/JMC/Airtours etc as First Officers and on occasions have subsequently got commands.
I guess Herod was senior enough not to be 'told' he was moving to Edinburgh or Manchester or living out of a suitcase till retirement.. .He is correct though that Buzz crews were generally a lot happier with the outcome a couple of years ago than the F100/F50 crews. I also agree that there is going to be tears in the long run re Easyjet/Ryanair/GO. Only the really best survive in this market - look at America. Who will be the Southwest and who will be the Valujet?
Best of luck to Buzz for the future but it must have some investment from KLM in the near future and go single fleet at the earliest opportunity - low cost and more than one aircraft type don't add up.