airpasty,
from your previous posts I gather that you are a Dash-8 F/O and so probably have some sort of inside information (I'm sure you'll correct me if not!).
I was just wondering how 'official' this news is. I personally know of several F/O's (and Captains) working for UK airlines who say that there are rough plans to recruit in some form next year. Is this more of the same, or is this a bit more concrete?
Also, as mentioned above, how will this recruitment fit in with the many fATPL and MPL hold pools they have hoarded over the last 3 years?