Sky9
Not sure the last part of your post is true. I'm ex-RAF VC10 5000 hours TT applied to easyJet in early Feb and haven't heard a thing, not even a "thanks but no thanks" email. At least Go said only recruiting type rated at the mo but we'll keep your CV on file for later.
I too hope that other airlines don't follow BA down the pension route - only time will tell but I do wonder in this instant age that we live in whether the recent poor performance of the stock market is a valid reason for scrapping the final salary scheme? Surely the whole point of investment is long term planning and if we are living longer either make us work longer or reduce the payouts/increase personal contributions to new comers but not scrap them totally!