why on earth as an experienced pilot you would want to join the bottom of a very long list with race to the bottom TandC I do not know.
Because that race to the bottom is going on everywhere, and maybe BA will level off at a point above the LoCos?
It’s not for everyone, I agree. If I was high houred FO or Captain at a regional base with a LoCo (particularly if that base was far from London) with no particular desire to go long haul, I’d probably stay where I am. But if Long Haul is the aspiration, or you buy into the prestige (yes, it’s easy to sniff at it, but it is our nations flag carrier, and that does count for something) then it’s a harder decision.
And it’s not like it’s a prison camp - I’m sure you can put in your notice and leave if it’s not for you, same as any other job.