Lgw Bean Flicker is absolutely correct, like most disputes the specific issue is an excuse to make a stand over wider issues. The real issue is the quality of management at all levels in GB. Over the last five years the quality of the commercial administratve management has allegedly declined from the Chairman down. The companies financial performance may be a reflection of this fact.
The pilot management hit rock bottom with Bully-boy W. What kind of senior management would give that position to someone with, allegedly, zero people skills. A triumph of ambition over ability? He is allegedly, out of his depth.
The pilot manager who could have properly represented the companies and pilots interests left in disgust at the antics of Johnny Vegas and Slipperty Bill et all several years ago. He said the writing was on the wall for the company 3 years ago.