WWW and A Lurker, I am really very sad that you haven't felt able to respond to the points in my Post 6476. Genuinely very sad.
AL, you said:
What will your view be if BA lose the court case in February?
In view of the recent court cases between Unite, and BA, I imagine it is extremely unlikely that BA will lose. You yourself have used the word 'agreement', not contract! However in the unlikely event that Unite were to prevail, I think it's a given that new crew will be immediately recruited to 'New Fleet'. BA have absolutely no other choice! Very quickly, large proportions of them will start to crew the HKG, SIN, BKK, SYD, NRT etc. (just as the temps did) Once the A380 arrives there will be promotions on to New Fleet to crew them. There will be no shortage of volunteers.
I am absolutely convinced there is a way out of this hole by negotiation. But your union won't!
I'm afraid in recent days, you have had a glimpse of Christmas Future.
Now shall we talk?