I'm not quite sure why people are even discussing this very issue about pilot redundancy methods. BA (and Virgin) have both said they're in a fight for survival. BA (and Virgin) have both said that certain fleets will be retired/wound down. BA (and virgin) have both announced a consultation process on redundancy. BA (and Virgin) have both stated that redundancies are to be based on operational requirements i.e. fleets remaining with any further based on Seniority.
Based on the above, can anybody explain to me why either airline would want to retain B747/A380 pilots to then have to get rid of A320/A330 pilots. I'd like to understand how retaining type rated pilots surplus to requirements is going to help an airline in a so called fight for survival?
If LIFO is not applied by airlines can anybody tell me what powers the Unions have to overturn such a decision?