I've been lurking on here for a while. Reason being I applied to OpenSkies last month for cabin crew.
I'm a flight attendant in the US and while not a active union member had to join AFA over here as it's a closed shop.
My understanding albiet limited is that they are recruiting over here as logistically it's more straighforward to have cabin crew in one base as opposed to all over the EU or having to reposition them all the time and to save on costs as US crews are paid less. Sort of like the India bases they have already.
Does BASSA have an official statement on OpenSkies anywhere? Much as I'd love to do the sort of flying they offer which would take me about 20 years here thanks to the reserve system, I'll withdraw my application if they are going to strike. There is no way in hell I'd cross any picket line or upset the very fine people at BA. Could it realistically be crewed by existing BA cabin crew?
One thing I don't get is how come CitiFlyer is ok and the cabin crew aren't on the master list and they're going to be flying London- NYC? I did search this site but couldn't find the answer.