that there are approximately 180-200 pilots in BA, now above the old retirement age of 55.
Very apposite point as I have just hit 55 with a seniority of 200 (not exactly you will understand - got to preserve a bit of anonynimity) Looking just ahead of me there are quite few "youngsters" with some time to go to 55. As for the rest, it will be very interesting how many start to retire over the next couple of years - having reached their own personal goal of 57,58 or what have you.......