Nice logic ACMS, i mean it really is, no sarcasm.
I feel the only problem is, if the A scalers are willing,(or probably out of necessity) willling to extend above 55. Then what is the likelihood that they won't take a massive offer like this. And boy, is it a massive offer!
With the likelihood of a GUARANTEED 10 years at A scale, as opposed to a MAYBE better terms and conditions for everyone if its a UNANIMOUS NO vote, then most guys would take the 10 years offer. Not that people don't care, but as you said, to the pilot body, its about the money.
If everyone can get their head around the fact that CX is trying to keep the experience, AS WELL AS to divide and conquer the pilot body(they've succeeded on this front)..then..people will be more convinced that a stand together is going to bring CX to its knees..
Now ACMS, go and convince everyone to stand together, and its going to be bloody hard with everybody hating each other!