1) Some people going through have V Rich Mums and Dads. (Not mine though!)
2) Others have huge bank loans secured on their parents homes.
3) I myself was 33 when I started and had just saved up for ever so that I could go through without any debts.
4) About 50% are fortunate enough to be sponsored, and I guess that is the best route! Even then some airlines ask you to put up some of the training costs yourself to show commitment.
As far as a discount for PPL holders we had several on my course and yes they did have a price reduction due to having an hours reduction . However the discount was not much ,I guess since most of the costs are borne on the twins section of the course ( something like £6 a minute!)
Liquid Hockey-If you already have your ATPL's and a PPL then the integrated route is not the one for you since it includes all the flying and all the ground school. I would suggest you want the integrated route to just do the CPL and IR tests approx 3-4 months weather depending!
Finaly from what I understand BA are only looking at fully integrated 509ers at then moment, so unless you have done the full integrated course there I think not! Anyway BA ARE NOT the only airline in the world (though looking on Prune sometimes you would think they were)there are plenty of others that will look at you so why limit yourself!!
[This message has been edited by batty (edited 07 May 2001).]
[This message has been edited by batty (edited 07 May 2001).]