Agreed.
My manner may have been taken as rude, but I am passionate about this industry and although I doubt PTF or airline aircraft type ratings will be a part of my remaining career, I don't want this industry to become a mediocre existence for my industry colleagues cabin or flight deck.
Low cost airline have saturated short haul and it is only a matter of time before they get longer range aspirations and companies such as BA have seen a reduction of profits on short haul which could and I believe will impact long.
Easy took the bmi Moscow slots, already do sharm and tel aviv. A321 would I guess give them access to the sort of range flights bmed did or even a330 without a huge training cost.
but I guess if you work for orange and have served your penance, then you may see this as a good thing.