Some might wonder about the quality of the advice BALPA received that persuaded them to seek the court option.
So when BA said to BALPA 'announce a strike and we will sue you' what was BALPA supposed to do? Roll over and stuff the consequences? It is being overlooked that the case law now applying has only just been made and BALPA became a victim of timing as much as anything else.
BA have won this battle and their plan to drive down pilots Ts & Cs can proceed with all speed. It is surprising that many seem to revel in that outcome.
It is not just BA pilots who are the losers despite that appearing to be what so many are gloating over.