My view:
BALPA have got a gun to BA's head, BA have a gun to BALPA's knees.
= No contest (IF) BALPA can ground 80% of BA's fleet for more than 48 hrs. I believe it can. Easily.
I hope they do do that. Every airline pilot in the UK has their terms and conditions based on the best in the industry. This IS BA. If the BA pilots end up worse off then it will filter down like rain on the rest of the UK pilot community.
I am lucky in being close to retirement with a pension that nobody can touch. But all power to the BA NAPS members. Be prepared and vocal in your willingness to bring down BA. This is a test of resolve - be it blind, stubborn, unreasonable or whatever. Don't blink; for all our stakes.
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