Bearcat: I don't really want to give any details about myself out. As I say some ex colleagues already know who I am based on VJ (christ knows how).
BA will no doubt be monitoring this forums over the coming weeks.
Out of the 5 close friends I have who have applied, two have selections dates now so it's clear that things have very much started. I would be amazed if this application window is open in 3 weeks time, unless they are doing it in phases.