I'm starting to share the sentiments of 2whites2reds, unfortunately. As much as us 'poolers have tried to remain positive, it may just be a case of right place but wrong time? A formal decision is yet to be made, however with some pool members passing the 12 month mark, things look a bit bleak. The noises originating from Cranebank, although welcome, haven't exactly inspired confidence; as 2whites2reds suggests.
The FPP cadets will be ready mid-2013, and even if they are delayed, BA will be committed to getting these guys onboard. It would be a monumental disaster if the initial entrants to the FPP scheme were cut loose. Any aspirations for the future of the program would be completely tarnished. I don't understand why the Managed Path scheme has been re-opened, other than BA having a 'gentleman's agreement' with the MOD?? It still doesn't guarantee recruitment though, does it?
As wiggy says, 'nobody knows,' however I think the best that holdpoolers can hope for is a further extension. Alternatively 2008 will repeat itself
Cue heavy gloating from BlackandBrown!