From the cabin crew thread on the BA CC strike, there is discussion about the presentation that Willie Walsh gave on Wed during which he was asked about further cost reductions. He said:
On cabin crew, cost reductions would be achieved by existing cost savings plus New Fleet. He said that he didn't see much scope in further cost reductions as you can only reduce the business by so much. Indeed, he was looking to grow the business by, for instance, bringing four 747s back from storage.
If these four 747s are brought back is there enough slack within the pilot community to man/women them or would new recruitment be needed?
Regards