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You are absolutely right, we ALL have more to gain from this by acting in a co-ordinated fashion. There are advantages for CX pilots, and also for mainline pilots.
Your misunderstanding is perfectly understandable, as, in some ways, was my rant.
Access to mainline is probably the only answer to improving T & Cs for BACX. At the moment, to all intents and purposes, BA and BACX are two entirely separate companies, and BA pilots can have no influence on your salaries.
The BACXCC shouldn't be sending petitions to Rod Eddington, demanding unfettered access to mainline. (Which I have no doubt will prove utterly futile!) They should be creating the conditions for full integration.
Just because BACX and BA shorthaul are competing against the cheap thrills operators, doesn't mean they can't pay well.
It's no coincidence that the market leaders in 'no frills' give the appearance of paying market leading rates of pay to their pilots!
On a slightly different tack, I am rather worried about the future existence of BACX in ANY form!
Take care