I'm a wannabe retiree just can't afford to yet. I'm looking at this thread to give advice to a wannabe. For the record I have >20k hours and > 6k as a TRI/TRE in the sim.
Just some comments, someone mentioned Qatar paying more than any UK Capt. Hmmmmn there are Capts in the UK earning £300k pa and on a final salary pension. Admittedly they are working the system.
EI and BA repay the cost of training including the TR.
I don't think BA take self sponsored integrated graduates straight from FTE I thought the agreement was with CTC and then only to top up after the FPP and DEP recruitment.
As for integrated overpriced and overrated that's easy to say AFTER you've found a job and you won't find many if any employers that'll reimburse your costs.
Re the delay well it comes down to risk v benefits but think long term. And don't forget Qatar own 20% of IAG.
Best of luck to you all.