Oh come on Nigel - you were always going to take the first best offer on the table because:
a) Seniority
b) Seniority
So thats two thirds of the pilots
Followed by an innate belief you are working for a company with a bright future which looks after its pilots despite them missguidingly joining BALPA. Divide and rule and you know what I mean Now, Then and in the Future.
Long haul luvvies enjoy it whilst it lasts. Which it won't. Walsh is in chargw now and he knows every cliche about your job and will exterminate your desire to remain in BA as his Bonus in Yr 19992010 will dictate.
Sorry.
AP