Miss M
20 years ago you may have got a legally binding agreement but in 2011 when even Civil Servants, Police officers, Soldiers and all the traditionally safe jobs are facing redundancies, you (we) don't have a prayer. Can you think of a single profession or job where they are guaranteed their job 5 years from now? The employment market has changed and the only way to protect your future is to be indispensable! Make sure that your customers are telling BA that they prefer to fly with legacy crews because our experience and professionalism make it a better flight. Use the time to plan for the future in case the job turns out to be unpalatable but enjoy the time you have now. I will not be encouraging either of my children to look at aviation for a career, whichever side of the cockpit door they want to sit on, because this industry will be unrecognisable in another 20 years time. You may as well ask BA for a free car for every crew member, it is just as likely they will agree to that as a binding guarantee.
OG