Tens of thousands of workers in all industries will tell you that TUPE isn't worth the paper its written on. It can be dodged and got around by the accountants and lawyers to suit the taking-over company. BACon's copper-bottomed T&Cs won't be acceptable to flyBe, IMHO - far too expensive and restricting. Why do you think there has been so much apparent disontent aired by flyBe crews? Nope, looks as if the BA gravy train has hit the buffers for many, alas. Oh, and a Q400 v 146 - no contest - get used to not having to wind up the clockworks every morning.