Maybe a few to BA, not Virgin - reduction in TCs
The article in question was the most pessimistic view, assuming no change in fleet size, no early retirements, no PHI, no one leaving for pastures new and everyone returning from career breaks. Any of these changes (which they will) and of course doors will be open.
The management are being very down on everything at the min, trying to get folk out of the door, not a bad tactic if recruitment was hot but alas....
DC
ps, if and when recruitment starts, don't expect popular bases, NCL will be my bet.