Reading the judgement gives an insight into the heart of the matter. Management face a challenging global economic situation that requires action to ensure the survival of BA. Cabin Crew must accept as many other have in other walks of life changes to their working practivcces to ensure the survival of the airline.
The Judge is really saying he recognises the desire of bothparties to see BA survive but the reality is in this situation Management must be allowed to manage. That doesn't mean walk over staff or take advantage but the facts are before everyone that the costs structure of BA is one that has to change at all levels and in all departments.