Of course, that's not actually what the article says.......
If anyone wants to read the artcle, follow this link
On a wing and a prayer - Times Online
What it ACTUALLY says is that the ongoing dispute with the cabin crew will probably make or break him. And that with regard to the latter, this is likely to happen if there is a prolonged strike, or
if he caves in and thereby loses his authority (my italics).
So what are the odds of either outcome?