So 500 no ID holders in 12 weeks against potential 5000+ strikers means 120 weeks or over two years?
BA can survive on far less than their current crewing levels. Thats why theres still an HR1 ticking over for 2000 cabin crew redundancies. BA just has just been overcrewed for the last 6 months. The new crew will be rostered to scheme, and full time instead of the current 50% of part timers and BAs crewing requirement could be cut by several 000's at a stroke. In short, lose 5000 replace with 2000, 1000 of whom youve already trained.
We're all replaceable, and its important to remember that when you intend to cost your employer more than you cost to replace.