Hansoff. Nothing you have said bears any relation to the main point, which is that BA CAN AFFORD TO PAY the pension deficit (they've 'found' £500m already) but instead they expect us to vary our contracts, accept a vastly reduced pension and fund their deficit for them.
In fact your post, laced with jealousy, vitriol and envy, says a lot more about you than you may have realised.
If you're having difficulty understanding our argument with the company, and the nature of contractual obligations, have a look at
this link which should help you to understand.
I'm sure the travellling public will get plenty of warning of industrial action, we are not baggage loaders
Your title is useful though, "Hansoff our pensions" is our motto!
All the best,
Overstress