Well (as usual) it has not deterred a good old BA/BALPA boy right here on this forum has it? Nor has it hindered BA retirees in the past in my personal experience.
The name of the game seems to be; be a staunch BALPA member until BA retirement at age 55 (because you don't have any realistic option) and then you can go and do as you fancy around the world regardless of IFALPA, local unions or anyone else.
Some folks might call that a "double standard" but I simply could not possibly comment.
P.S. Can you tell me of any organisation that has actually succeeded in achieving anything with a "black list?" Not even in America does it work. I know of one chap who was put on a "scab" list and he has been a B777 captain with Delta for years.
Last edited by JW411; 14th Nov 2009 at 17:31.