I still can't see why BA did not reduce the service on board and then reduce headcount. That would have been a simple redundancy situation, less work, less people. That is what makes me think it was all or nothing and it is as big a gamble for certain figureheads, as Unite's all out opposition.
Litebulbs,
That's exactly what BA did!
Hot Towels were removed in the summer, sandwiches removed in the autumn, and that's just from shorthaul flights alone!
It was and is a case of less work, less people and half full planes!
I'm BA Cabin Crew and the above are my personal views and not those of BA.