Thanks for the replies!
Nice to know there are others in the same position.
Spoke to KLM on wed and they pretty much confirmed what has been posted here. Told me that still remain in hold pool even if they change to jets before job offer made. Apparently there are twelve in the pool at present.
Have kept applying to other airlines not much happening.
Britannia gave me an assesment day but wasnt invited back for sim/interview, but life goes on. Consider myself very lucky to have got this far with no contacts at any of these airlines.
I will believe i have a job when i fly my first sector, Then and only Then!!!!!