Dear oh dear - ladies please! There is no one more aware than me of the faults of easyJet, but I have to balance that against the benefits - which are considerable. It is almost impossible in a forum like this to have a rational discussion, but I shall continue to try.
If, as appears to be the case, the ex-BMI guys want to return there en-masse, then there's the door. You are about to be given permanent contracts here ahead of all the CTC guys who were there long before you and, to my frank astonishment, you are about to turn that offer down in favour of an airline with no future. That is, of course, your prerogative but please do not bad mouth the airline that rescued you in your moment of need. For the life of me I cannot understand anyone returning to BMI with virtually no promotion prospects and to an extremely uncertain future. Regarding 'not feeling welcome', I am again disappointed to hear that. You were given a route straight to the head of the queue and offered permanent contracts plus promotion prospects you could not dream of at BMI. In addition to that, you can live all over Europe. As I have said repeatedly, easyJet is not perfect but for the BMI guys it has been fantastic. The CTC flexicrew scheme has been bad news overall, but has been a godsend to you guys in particular.
737Jock - I am disappointed to read your comments, which are both foolish and incorrect. I am up for a fight over the flexicrew system and wish to see an end to it tomorrow. I am all for fighting for the best deals available, but you may want to explain yourself more clearly as to exactly what you propose in your clear desire to lead us to the promised land. Have a rant about what a dork I am if it makes you feel better about yourself, but a few facts to back it up would be good too.
ZBMAN - BALPA is absolutely not responsible, directly or indirectly, for the flexicrew system. This was imposed upon us at our weakest moment and is only possible because we allow it. I would vote for a strike tomorrow to rid us of it and would back any industrial action 100%. It would be one of my principle aims to ensure that the only people flying easyJet aircraft are easyJet employees.