So why are you BA pilots still there then, if its so awful?
I've seen your rosters and your pay packets.
Lets compare....
I'm a relatively senior FO working for a charter airline.
I get no bid lines.
I get a guaranteed 2 weekends off a year.
I get 37 days off per year (7 days = 1 weeks leave), this includes allowance for bank holidays.
Our early starts start at 03:30z, which is actually a night flight.
We can start at 06:00z after days off.
We only get 8 days off per month, not the 11-13 you guys get.
My work pattern doesn't improve with seniority.
This month I have 15 flying days, which will be anything from 8 to 12 hour days, 7 days away from home and (so far) 14 roster changes this month alone. We don't get a hotel after the 12 hour shifts. If delayed we might work 16 hours and still we have to drive home.
I'm on the command list but time to command is looking like another 5-10 years at least.
I take home £1000 LESS per month than a 3 year BA ex-cadet, who presumably is on reduced salary anyway.
So, I have an idea. You think BA offer a rubbish deal and other airlines are better.
So let's say we swap jobs eh???