He can't be told. He is not willing to listen to anyone. Unless maybe you put it in an email. Apparently when you email him he finds it easier to say no.
I can't wait to find out what other tricks he has up his sleeve. I have heard he is waiting for the EBA to be finalised so he can put through his raft of changes.
Stanton in charge of 380 is going to be an absolute blast(cock up).