Seeking to undermine the confidence of an enemy, which is how WW now sees his cabin crew, is a classic tactic to win a battle. However just look at the thread in rumours where Cathy Pacific has now been chartered to provide a 744 over 3 days. This charter alone will provide 2400 extra seats, I suspect that the extra capacity which BA is now spinning is coming from this and other charters, not from an increase in CC numbers.
What interests me is how is the airline is going to get back on its feet after Monday. Is WW going to lock out strikers,? if that is the case then I fear this strike will get very bitter.