By sidelining themselves, the pilot work force have bought themselves a future and a possibility of "jam tomorrow". But, with little or no cabin crew to run the services if they go on strike, have they factored in the loss of flying pay any stand-down might bring?
Plus, if both sides of the strike stick chins out to the 'bitter' end, will there be enough pilot jobs in London Airways (2009) plc to go round?
And, if the company folds, to pheonix into Ldn Awys, what will become of the pension schemes various?
I think in the long run BALPA and its members have played a shrewed move, but only if the scenarios based on their strategy play out correctly.
"Bing Bong, British Airways announce the arrival of their summer of discontent made inglorious by that son of Eire and BASSA"
MGHMOYS
Sir George Cayley