zumzum, I wish I had your optimism. I think the days of fast, or even commands at all for many are at an end. I agree, if things pick up, some will leave making way for a few commands. Ryanair already have over 1000 first officers, it will be a long time before the company can offer anything like that many promotions, if ever. the situation is no better at easy or anywhere else. As I said, people starting out now have little or no chance of a command at any time in the foreseeable future, if ever!