My point is purely that if my car breaks down and I have to use public transport to get to work then I don't expect the company to pay my bills. The company didn't tell me what car to buy or where to live, it was my choice.
If an employee is unable to use ST to get to work, for whatever reason, then the company should not be expected to pay their bills either.
If ST is re-instated then fine, but to pay back money only to those who choose to live overseas and commute is discriminatory against anyone who doesn't need ST to get to work.
Staff travel is a non-contractual and discretionary benefit granted at the sole discretion of BA and as such can be withdrawn or varied at the sole discretion of the Company at any time.
Seems fairly clear to me, especially the bit about 'withdrawn or varied at the sole discretion of the company'.