Max age limit of 26 at one point?? Wow!
I'm glad they have seen the light and found out that people with more life experience, previous careers etc is just as important than age for a well rounded pilot.
As is the ability to pass the course in a reasonable time - especially if BA were paying for it, hence the age limit as explained.
Life experience and previous careers are important as you suggest but the statistics mean older candidates will perhaps find it harder. The risk to BA is mitigated this time as candidates will be paying for the course themselves initially.