If any of you are in doubt as to the determination of Willie Walsh, try and see a programme called The Leaders, on CNBC. (I do not know if CNBC programs end up on youtube.)
I caught part of this program last night when it was mentioned about the staff being locked out when they went on strike at Aer Lingus and that WW said the airline would not start up again until the situation (ie negotiations) were resolved.
There is similar determination from him now, though I doubt it will result in BA being shut down, but whatever he has in mind it will be a serious attempt at settling things once and for all ....until the next down turn warrants a similar move of course