I agree that there is a lot of spin and hype over these talks, but your contention that
I cannot accept the argument that Bassa do not negotiate.
Does not really square with the rambling, barely literate document that is the fruits of their labours. If that is the result of many hours of ceaseless toil by a team of professional negotiators then BASSA have a big problem.
Also
I count 4 or 5 protaganists from both sides on this site. Fortunately they do not represent the views of 3500 pilots, or 14000 cabin crew.
whilst undoubtedly true is surely not an argument against debate by those who DO feel strongly enough to post? If followed to its logical conclusion then there is no point in ever contributing to an anonymous forum as there is no guarantee that your views are supported by anyone else?