Sorry MPN but the tragedy will be if a small group of extremists continue to think they can hold the rest of the company to ransom. I don't buy into the idea that striking cabin crew are too stupid to know what they are doing - the "lemmings led by liars" explanation is getting a bit repetitive given that cabin crew have such a vital and responsible job in the cabin. Striking cabin crew are isolated within the company, and other departments in BA are queuing up as VCC, for a very simple reason.
Ultimately, it is likely the courts will decide the way forward - always something of a lottery. But if the right numbers come up then don't be surprised to see BA use this as an opportunity to dispense with the services of those cabin crew who continue to go on strike. Previous CEO's have given in and pandered to CC as they knew that any IA would potentially be long and bitter.
As WW said a couple of days ago - "Nonetheless, during a question-and-answer session following the speech he said such labor actions are "always best avoided," but BA has decided to "take a stand" against "inefficiencies" and "unreasonable, bad union behavior."
I can't see why BA will change tack now, even with a new CEO.