If only through negotiation at the start, both sides of the cabin crew community had ensured that any new contract worked together with existing staff. It would have been a pure natural wastage situation then. I imagine the SOSR dismissal defense is being drawn up as we speculate.
I only hope that the union that I pay my subs to has established that the reasons quoted are new and not linked to the previous action. On the face of it, I would say they are, but that will be of no surprise to most of you
I say that because none of the items are about imposition, but are consequences of industrial action. I am glad I am not testing it however.