At that seniority they would have got LHR C32L in previous bids perhaps in this supplementary bid too.
I did not hold Balpa in high regard, but even I have to admit that without them I think we would have seen CR into the 800 number. Better to have some representation than none at all.
Second round.........don’t even go there, but be sure of one thing. Don’t expect the same patience or acceptance of any deal other than the company proposal. Best just keep our heads down and fingers crossed.