It will favour the 2-A-level applicant who will naturally be well within the age range.
Oi! I resembled that remark once!!
And a very enjoyable 19 years I had too.....but the grass is definitely not as sandy out here!
Does seem a little short-sighted, mind, and I wonder what will happen once the airlines start recruiting again in earnest. I understand BA may be after DEPs (potentially LH) again in the not-too-distant.....