As an outsider with no axe to grind, I’ve been watching this topic from the start. I have to say, the arrogant attitude of some Flybe people is disappointing. Should the BACON people be grateful for a job? Maybe, but NOT to the existing Flybe employees. The BACON people should be treated with some respect and sympathy. The fact that one company is in a better financial state than the other should not be a factor in sorting out seniority. If the threat to put the BACON people at the bottom of the list is carried out, I expect most of them will leave anyway.
Remember Flybe people, if you treat the BACON people like cr@p, you’ll be setting a precedent, which could be used against you, in any future takeover of Flybe.