The implication that 80.7% is a high figure is being twisted somewhat. From Unite:
80.7 per cent of all those who returned their ballot forms voted yes to industrial action on a 78.7 per cent turnout. 7,482 of crew members balloted voted yes with 1,789 crew voting no; 11,691 ballot papers were issued.
So, 80.7% of
returned ballot forms in a 78.7% turnout. 7482 voted yes - barely 60% of BA's cabin crew. Hardly a landslide. 1789 said no, but what happened to the missing 2420? Couldn't be bothered? And with all the volunteers willing and trained to make up numbers, I'd say Unite/BASSA are on a decidedly sticky wicket.
Roll on the endgame.