From what I've gathered there are plenty leaving. I know at least 10, and quite a few Capts. Not all to the desert though.
I'm lining up a few exits, will do my command hopefully next month do 500 and then go start a 'real' career.
Just out of interest anyone actually know if any Ryanair guys were offered jobs at BA? I know of about 20 gone, all failed! Myself included. I know it sounds like I'm a soreloser, but couldn't help feel unwelcome the whole day I was there, I hope the Ryanair brush hasn't tarred a stereotype of unable pilots as I couldn't disagree more. Be happy to hear that someone actually did get in!