Some comments that allude to BA's management having no endgame are risible. Throughout this deplorable dispute they have shown wisdom, restraint and a determined ability to out-think, out-plan,also generate and direct resources worthy of the finest generals
The intransigence of unresponsive cabin crew has only one conclusion, dismissal.
It would not surprise me, if substantial numbers of cabin crew are cowed or coerced into striking this time that a total re-organisation of the company could take place. Any newly formed company, whilst retaining loyal staff, would be enabled to clear out the unemployable, unenthusiastic discontents for good!