I actually think FlexiCrew will be here to stay. Suppose the industry picks up in a few years time and cadets start to be taken into airlines through the 'normal' CTC route - remember, that will only affect cadets. CTC are marketing FlexiCrew at type-rated pilots; in effect, it is will become another contractor like Parc or Rishworth, for whom there will always be a market. The recession will not be for ever and oil will not be down at $40/barrel for long (how long until the next massive speculation bubble when the economy picks up?) Airlines will always be looking to cut costs and look at routes such as this. If it offers cadets further options, so much the better.
I do hope this doesn't become the norm though and that despite what has happened with the cadets at EZY and MON this winter, that more partner airlines are not tempted to go down this FlexiCrew route and the traditional cadet avenues remain open as cadets have been assured. CTC can only do what the airlines want them to do, but it would be a worrying scenario, not least for those just starting out on the course.
PS. Wirefly - this isn't a text message forum, any chance you could write in standard English?