Weather Map - I do understand where you're coming from, and normally I would agree. However this time the damage is palpable - we can feel it every time we walk through an airport, board an aircraft, stand in a shop in our uniform. I don't think most crew want to ever experience that again.
And if any are still confused - just remember this:
One crew member off an airplane = a LOSS of 60,000 pounds per month in Union subs to UNITE.
To us crew it means work a bit harder, which most of us are prepared to do.
A paycut to OUR salaries = less money per month for us and NO impact whatsoever to UNITE.
So, which option did the Union chose? Think about it, is that really good representation of the members?
They opted for US to take the pain and them to take the gain.
I am BA cabin crew and the above is my own view and not that of BA.