Interestingly the sandpit rumour mill is alive with talk that one little Irishman is attempting to gain employment with a real airline over there. Perhaps he has his eyes set on the recently knighted Sir Tim's succession.
The only way he can get employed over there is to perhaps make a donation, or significant gift, in the upcoming review, that will benefit his potential employers. The pressure on Canberra to allow a certain major increased access to Australia's major ports is also on, but in who's best interest?
JNB gone, Sin-Per gone, at least one but possibly both DXB - LHR's gone, and the excess 380 capacity to replace existing 744's which will be retired ASAP. Just the start of the February carnage.
Once the major surgery is announced, and the staff morale hits the lowest point ever, AJ walks and suddenly everyone is happy.