Lots of ex-BA captains love being at easyJet post BA retirement.
So I've heard, but many of those had no choice but to leave BA in the days of retirement at 55 and were happy just to have the chance to carry on flying/earn a wage. I wonder many have gone from BA to Easy following the change in the BA retirement age?
Must say I do agree with your observations about the A380 crewing, though it at least generates some movement and therefore is still a "good thing", IMHO........