I can't help but think that UNITE's decision to raise the stakes by going to other unions around the world is going to be a terrible, terrible mistake. I can see why they find it an attractive option, but raising the stakes in this way can only force BA to do the same. And that is not good at all for those that actually matter in this dispute, the cabin crew. BA will not be held to ransom like this, and may well escalate things further to never be placed again in such a situation.