This makes very interesting reading indeed. I joined in the spring straight onto longhaul having previously been an Easy skipper. I completely second the somewhat disillusioned thoughts of those above. I genuinely enjoyed the flying at Easy more than I do at BA. I too am more tired than I used to be (several nights a month of lost sleep are already taking their toll) and I wonder if even a 75% part time option would be sufficient to recover. A good friend of mine joined on the 747 from Ryanair (also a former skipper) and truly hates it. Now that is saying something! Yes, it has its advantages but if you're approaching or already have a loco command and are based in the country of your choice, think very carefully about a job at BA. I miss my old 4 sector days, believe it or not! No jetlag, no nights out of bed, 3 or 4 days off after a hard week, no living out of a suitcase, better salary. All worth considering in my view!