I should state from the outset, that I voted in favour of retaining the FSS for new joiners. I think it has been short sighted in the extreme for some people to imagine that this issue (as currently resolved) will not affect 'their' FSS.
I also feel somewhat ashamed that we have been complicit in the creation of what has already been described as a 'B' payscale.
My only question is this, and it has already been alluded to by other posters: Why WOULD anybody now join BA, bearing in mind the very significant disadvantages of so doing?
I really hope the people accepting their job offers don't end up very bitter and disappointed, in 10 years time, when they are still looking at another 5 years for their first command.
Still, at least they won't be 'trapped' by an FSS!