M Mouse, first I am not having a bitter rant against BA or its pilots, quite the opposite in fact and I take exception that you imply that I am.
Second, the fact is that Openskies IS going to happen, FACT, this is why it so so important that BALPA and the two CCs work together. I appreciate that this has not worked in the past but it must in the future. If as you say the two CC are at "loggerheads" then you are going to play right into the managements hands. The choice is yours.