Let's be honest now, final salary pension schemes really are a thing of the past. Anyone that is currently, or has previously benefited from such a scheme should really consider themselves fortunate.
Does anyone accepting a new position in any industry REALLY expect a final salary pension as part of their remuneration package these days? I think there needs to be a reality check here.......
As for the strike, I'm no expert, but if this goes ahead as planned surely the airport would be forced to close? BAA, the airlines, the government even, cannot afford to close LHR and LGW for even one day. A bit of fog on xmas eve showed us all what can happen when a small percentage of flights are cancelled.
You're in the industry, not me. Is the above paragraph accurate?