Ham Phisted...was this at LHR? Some people were in the right place at the right time...or are managers and so circumvent the normal bidding process. Shorthaul traditionally has been seen as a stepping stone to a LH command as LHR shorthaul has been seen as a sure fire way to an early grave. I suppose that this may change in T5.
Let non BA wannabees realise that this is not typical and that they may be waiting years to join BA , let alone get a command.