Porky has made the point, and it is supported by what BA's competitors fly with. Of western airlines, particularly United on the LHR route, I wonder what cabin crew they fly with? The US airlines pare their staff down to the limit, and so must BA. Reduce cabin crew and the thousands of unnecessary support staff (20,000 actually!). They can try and reduce pilot numbers if they like- it won't work! BA pilots are the most hard working and lowest paid in the western world- ask BALPA! We have the proof!