I think all those currently knocking easyJet, and there are no shortage of them, would do well to read SinBin's post. He is one of those Parc 'losers' who were taken on under 'dire' conditions. He now has the promise of a full time contract with easyJet - in the current climate that is not bad. He will not be on a brilliant deal, but it will be a whole lot better than working for Vietnam Airlines or similar.
Lubeoil - Both Belfast and Newcastle are now Airbus bases and the last of the Belfast pilots are now going through the training system from the 737 to the Airbus as we speak. I cannot give an exact figure but I believe we now only have around 6 737s left - all based in Luton. Hope that helps.