Many commentators said that BA had the chance of changing their business model following the aviation fall out of 9/11. The -136's and many -236's went to the desert or were sold off to other carriers and BA had an open invitation to bring in sweeping changes. The staff could see the writing on the wall and for many it was the worst trading conditions they'd seen but BA didn't grasp the nettle then and now BA are paying for this mistake.
But today, look at CWL and over at the Base now, a squadron of -436's, 777's, 767's all parked up, yes, they are rotated to give the impression of maintenance but no one is taken in by that, they are aircraft that BA cannot fill. Ryanair and EasyJet are taking new delivieries every few day/week so whats different with them. How can do they survive and expand? Their cost basis is lower.
I'm sure the 12000 CC who could not attend the meeting are reeling from what BASSA are leading everyone towards. Oblivion if they get their way.
