That was a fine strategy for Cathay management ten(ish) years ago, introducing a B scale in an oversupply labour market when their T&Cs were previously fantastic.
We're not in the same part of the pilot supply cycle at the moment, are we? Supply and demand drives Pilots' terms and conditions, and it is the most finely balanced it's been for a good few years right now.
BA pilots are productive (compared to several benchmarks) and prepared to agree to a sensible compromise on their pension.
They can't push my terms and conditions down any further as a S/H Captain at Gatwick. We have so few night-stops now, that I wouldn't be much worse off at a Lo-co. I don't have much to lose.
I've given enough to the company since 911 and I'm proud to have contributed to its survival and prosperity - but I have no more to give and I want something back now.