Makes perfect sense for bmi to replace all BMED Capts with their own pilots. The base managers have long since been looking for a way to reduce the command surplus and and offer some new promotions, this does it at a stroke. Also it provides a rapid introduction to the "kick in the teeth, you're lucky to have a job" bmi management style to the BMED guys.
As for 2 separate companies, you are kidding. Why would you want the expense of 2 sets of AOC postholders and managers at the same airport, flying the same aircraft types? It's a complete waste of money. BMED has been taken over, it will be no more.....
PS Psychobfh, 350 to 150 is a seriously overwhelming majority! The 150 could all have 2 votes and still lose!
What is TUPE? An agreement between the pilots and the BMED board? If so, it just evaporated, you can't seriously expect your new owners to abide by all your previous agreements. Everyone will be moved onto a single agreement for service with common pay scales. bmi's normal tactic would be to offer you the chance to re-apply for your job, on the new t's and c's. It sounds harsh but BMED didn't seem to have many alternatives.
Last edited by max nightstop; 3rd Feb 2007 at 15:01.