Delivery dates for the remaining B777 aircraft scheduled for late this year and early 2009 have been received from Boeing. As a result of the Boeing industrial action earlier this fall, the deliveries have slipped and the plan for next year foresees us operating fewer B777 aircraft than originally planned. In combination with the already delayed A380’s, our overall pilot requirements for 2009-2010 are reduced from earlier estimates.
That might answer some of your questions regarding class dates in 2009 for those in the pool !!