I have a feeling that the decision over 'New Fleet' was made long before this little BASSA spat started and the economic downturn has been the ideal opportunity to implement it.
How was it that BASSA summed it up? Hoisted by their own Petard? Perhaps BASSA should have negotiated with this 'New Fleet' in mind? Too little too late.
As to the court ruling, BASSA went to court to seek an injunction against the implementation of new working practices. THEY FAILED TO GAIN THAT INJUNCTION. The fact that the judge deferred the case for a few months whilst not attributing costs NOR PREVENTING BA FROM IMPLEMENTING THE CHANGES cannot be seen as a victory. No matter how BASSA hypes it up. I truly hope that BASSA have a sound case in February as they are going up against the BA QC who has yet to lose a case!
I wouldn't rely too much on those 'back payments' boys and girls!