I'm with you on this one Homer - definite wind-up.
But while we're on the subject I reckon that BA, even more so than other airlines, recruit trainee pilots who they feel will constantly have the commercial interests of the company on their minds and therefore be able to save the company money - stepped climbs, customer service blah blah blah. The interest in flying has to be there of course but with BA the commercial side is hugely important. They want the type that can be farmed off into management. Nothing wrong with that of course but easy to see how it could infuriate the passionate aviator without the commercial/corporate awareness BA want.