Tomkins,
This ia a popular thread and attracts many diverse posters because many many people are passionate to see our flag carrier prosper and get back to being the world's favourite airline....which its not at the moment.
Many of us posters aren't employed by BA but, as above, are passionate to see it regain its former glory (and we are not SLF or PAX - we are customers that pay BA staff's wages).
Until 5 years ago BA enjoyed most of my business - then the CC service became unreliable, some flights great, others had sour (read, customers are a pain) crew and rubbish service. I then switched to Emirates and what a wake up call, superb service every flight, no inconsistancy of service.
I would love to give my business back to BA (and it's significant business) - I hope the resolution of this dispute will persuade me to - many CC posters on here have influenced me to re-consider my staff travel policy once the dispute is over and the
have either left or realise the customer pays their salaries, not the airline.
So, gather your colleagues and PLEASE make BA an Emirates beater.....