I agree, it is a bit of a 'no-man's land' after you have handed your notice in but awaiting start date, yeah it is slightly unsettling in that all you need is another 9/11 style event....
However, historically BA are pretty good at honouring your offer, particularly if you have signed your contract already. Remember that it has cost them hundreds of pounds to select you as the 'right stuff' so they will be keen to get you into the business ASAP and get line training finished!
WRT recession/double dip, fingers crossed it won't be as bad as 2008/9!
