Out of interest I thought that the following quote may be pertinent.
That's why, whatever union Unite claims, BA must press on with the changes it wants to working practices. The carrier is still heading for record pre-tax losses – say £600m – this year, with little prospect of turning a healthy profit the following one.
As nimbler rivals, notably Ryanair and easyJet, chip away at BA's short-haul network, Walsh has to ensure that the airline's core business – suits flying long-haul – is extra competitive. That means more change – whether the trolley brigade like it or not. They should ask why Walsh would back down now, especially with £2bn of cash in the hold to ride out any storm.
Few employees relish being asked to work differently. So a bit of air-rage from the cabin crew is understandable. But they shouldn't go too far. Naomi tried that with BA – and got carted off the plane in handcuffs.
Please note that these are the comments of Alistair Osborne, Daily Telegraph.