Only One Winner
I would say that the Airline have won this contest hands down and they will not back down. The primary reasons for their victory is an almost complete lack of public support for the strikers. The resons being, well my view anyway:
1. Things are tough in the UK and going to get tougher. People have enough to worry about.
2. Militant Unite. Again there is no public appetite for militant unionism a the moment. Posturing talking heads who no doubt still enjoy union sponsored first class travel just dont cut it anymore.
3. The demo outside the Arora Hotel was a disgrace.
4. The head of the BASSA Union swanning it in LAX - on a sicky?
5. A well played media strategy by the BA CEO. Dignity in press conferences and not rising to the bait.
In short the BA CEO has won a massive victory. Without him BA would probably be finished. From reading this it appears he will come out with a happier company. I would also like to think that the loyalty shown by crew who worked will be recognised as the company undergoes change in the next few years.