Sorry, but Virgin and BA are privately owned UK airlines competing for the same passengers, using identical aeroplanes on identical routes based out of the same airports to the same destinations. That's not comparable? The really frightening comparison takes place between BA shorthaul/mediumhaul and the rest of the UK independant industry. Some of the industrial agreements make your jaw drop with disbelief. But it's not for us to argue here- it will be fascinating to see how much WW picks up the gauntlet and whether he uses the strike call as a means to break the union.