Who states that the company has a right to be on the FTSE 100 index. If the company sorted its problems out and performed well enough it would earn a place there. And do you really believe a group of cabin crew are the difference between being where we are or being back in the FTSE 100.
I'm sure both Bassa and Unite would be delighted to work with Mr Williams, however despite their requests and his comments that he is willing, nobody is talking.
Finally, I think most crew are aware of life in the real world, they actually live in it, and that is why they fear for their futures. Striking may well not be the right answer (and I didn't), but rolling over and watching safeguards, wages and work disappear isn't either.
Editted to add, I do not find the needs of the passengers I serve boring, nor the uncertain future I face.