There are always those that see a cup as being half empty rather than half full. What you have to ask though is how management can leave a professional bunch of people in a situation which gives them no option but to consider withdrawing labour. It is a last resort, it will remain a last resort but anyone reading this would do well to steer clear of bmi until about the end of september. You should also be aware that many of the pilots actually have zero interest in the long term future of the airline as the management have no long term interest either. The company is being shaped up to sell - the sooner that happens the better IMHO.