British Airways vs. BASSA (Airline Staff Only)

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The End Game

I think most people other than 'hard core Bassa' will agree that this IA is over as far as having any massive impact on BA operations. The reason presumably, that there is not much enthusiasm from BA, for further negotiations with Unite.

WW where the profits are, is probably operating most of the monymaking routes that BA wish.

Eurofleet routes will probably stay roughly as is, on the last bout of IA from Saturday, operating the more profitable trips that BA select.
Perversely the Wet Lease aircraft cost less to operate on European routes than our own aircraft, due to the high utilisation of crews and aircraft.
The many cc scheduling restrictive practises that plague BA, that BASSA are trying to hold on to, hamper profitable operation of our own aircraft.

Hopefully Mr. Walsh will bring this saga to an end when this bout of IA finishes and the strike mandate expires, possibly with new contracts etc.(NF), on the cards for striking crew.