Speaking to a lot of colleagues regarding the 'crucifix' issue, BA seemed to have a great deal of support from it's staff over the stand it took. The cave-in seems to be entirely a commercial decision based on the threats to BA business.
Is this a sign? If WW won't risk a loss of business to defend an important point like that, will he accept the loss of business that industrial action would cause?
My question is this: Has Willie Walsh just blinked?