there are constantly new courses of VCC
Whilst initially VCC are being recruited and trained to 'stand-in' during any IA, they will continue to be kept 'in check' in the future to help out during times of mass disruption (weather, security, etc) as current crew agreements have restricted helping our customers during these times.
Quite ironic that these restrictive agreements that the Union are fighting to maintain are the very things that are fuelling the need for more VCC's (creating more flexibilty). Another example where being slightly more flexible in our approach could have offset the mass recruitment of VCC. Something that BASSA should have worked with BA towards.