HiFlyer - technically you're correct (as always) BUT in order to survive long term BA have to be competitive and current T&Cs EVEN WITH the reduced crew levels are unsustainable.
New Fleet T&Cs (Virgin +10% etc) is what ALL crew will eventually end up on in the not too distant future - I'll bet my house on it.
The conspiracy theorist in me is convinced that this whole thing has been stage managed so BASSA gets the blame for the early introduction of New Fleet because the strike (which the Union called) forced the company to sack so many CC and incur losses etc.
If I were CEO and was looking to enhance my reputation for my next job- this is exactly what I would do. The benefits are HUGE and the current economic climate is perfect for such action.