I have been a member of the IPA for 10 years and I have to sy a big
for them. They are very in-expensiive and very efficient if you ever need any advice etc.
They have legal cover through Abbey Legal and discounted LOL insurance.
I was also a member of BALPA for a few years and that was also quite cheap as they were not a representative for the company so the 1% didn't apply. When I left to join a company whose contract was not written under Engish law; they said they would not be able to help me legaly. I left.
I believe that they have been a big help to crews and potential crews at Monarch as they have been negotiating on their behalf. So it's not all BA. I'm off to an airline soon and not sure if it's worth the 1%. I think i'll sit with the IPA