Comparing what happened in MME to what is happening in BHX is not reasonable.MME was a base closure with no net reduction in aircraft or crew numbers.Flightdeck crews were offered a new base or could take redundancy,some chose to move and some took the package. I believe the company waived the outstanding training bonds for pilots not wishing to relocate,a relocation package was also available.
IMHO LIFO is the only way to go here and BALPA should fight for this.It would have a minimal impact on other bases as most (not all) of the less senior pilots are at BHX anyway.
I truly feel for my colleagues at BHX at this time,We could be next. Baby has its faults but one thing it does have is, a hard working dedicated staff base.Give us the equipment and well do the job.