Most crew would be happy to work one down as long as we get the agreed payment. 4 hrs etp at the higher rate per sector. Lets put the shoe on the other foot, would you guys be willing to do forced draft for no extra payment?
Yes as a captain you are incharge, but it does not give you the power to break agreed industrial agreements. For those that belive they can offload crew that are sticking to their agreements be very careful. What would you do if a grievance procedure was taken out against you, as the crew member was not doing anything against what has been agreed by BA and their respected union. I ask the above as I have experienced it myself.
This is not a one off. At LGW incharge crew members are beeing asked to put J entilement staff pax in club without the extra crew member.