The simple truth is this:
Right now both sides have nothing to more to lose by staying as they are. And by continuing with the action they will each think they get a little bit stronger.
CC = look how long we can stick this out, and whatever the true numbers, the airline is unable to operate 100%
BA = we can cherry pick to operate the profitable routes, crew the less profitable ones at lower cost with wet lease and just wait it out as more and more CC drip feed back to work.
Finally, neither side is going to get much oxygen of publicity once the raillway guys come out. That affects far more people.
I give it another month at least. Any bets beyond that?
