As i'm currently on the fleet I would very grateful to know where you heard this information from as it is my understanding that the fleet will continue to operate until oct 09 when 2 x 757 and 1 longhaul 767 will be stood down. If you could also please post your comment on the BALPA forum to add a bit of integrity to the statement it would be most appreciated.
It might have something to do with this quote from today's Telegraph:
BA is also close to a deal to sell 11 second hand 757 aircraft – including some of those earmarked for its new OpenSkies subsidiary flying from Paris and Amstersdam to America – potentially putting OpenSkies' growth plans even further behind schedule.
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