Not only does Chris Darke NOT get staff travel benefits with BA, but BA pilot reps are PROHIBITED by BA from using their ST benefits when attending Balpa/Ifalpa meetings. IE, they may use their benefits for 'holiday' purposes only.
BA Flight Ops Managers have little respect for their line pilots and loath their pilot reps. They believe that what BA pilots shoud do is 'as they're told'.
I agree about the hairdresser though!