Yes it was. Why do you think that was? Because BA were scared of BASSAs actions, or because BASSA knew their support was crumbling away? I flew with countless crew who said they weren't actually prepared to strike. BASSA knew the strike would break them and thats why they ended up walking away with peanuts and dressing it up as a victory. If they knew the suport was strong and they were going to win why not go for a better deal at a time that BA was financially strong and making good profits?
newbagr - has anyone actually asked you to give up pay yet? How about binning some of those restrictive work practices instead? That'll save a few bob. My productivity has increased by nearly 50% over the last 6 years, which is why my departments targets are different from yours.