Totally agree with high flyer that a simple fixed payment could be beneficial for crew. It would stop the feast/ famine with salary and crew would get paid similar each month.
If i was bassa I'd be strongly negotiating for bidding on ww - the reason BA`never vagreed to it in the past was cos the allowance structure would lead to everyone bidding for the same work. If BA is going down the simple payment route, BASSA can now make a strong argument for work/ life balance and choice for crew.
or have BASSA left it too late to negotiate as time is running out?
Also i have to say that all my recent flight from gatwick have been great, i love the enthusiasm and attitude of the crews there.