Jeez... times are changing so quickly. Just reading this thread with a hint of nostlagia..
When I interviewed (just 2 years ago now) all expenses were met by NATS and they'd even put you up in a hotel if you needed overnight stay.
And they would arrange all stages in several cities around the country so that your travelling would be limited anyway.
Just shows you how quickly and in what direction this company is changing
Expecting more (from employees, and prospective ones too) and giving less !!!