Airlines are ruled by thugs in suits, they have to be or you simply wouldnt have jobs. With me so far ! That BA pilots have been able to maintain.... what are nothing more than restrictive operating practices for so long is simply unacceptable and a red rag to the industry
Thugs in suits are very necessary, to ward off even bigger thugs in suits from other carriers and finance groups.
If the BA pilots have never realised this, they are in for a rude awakining.
Imperial Airways died and went to heaven a long time ago.
Airlines are a cut-throat business, make no mistake.