Miss M
I agree with you, it has become clear that BA doesn't want to go down the path of sacking people, so you are here to stay if you want.
My view is that the chance to influence the development of mixed fleet was missed, at one stage the whole fleet was off the table. As far as part time goes, I am convinced that the moment we put these troubles behind us part time will become available for all that want it. I would also hazzard a guess that staff travel will come back sooner than 2013 as well if a deal is accepted. I get the feeling that Keith would like to put this whole mess to bed and then move on (as would most of us). It might not be part of the deal but you can bet it will come sooon after under the guise of "relationship building".
Miss M, you, me, and thousands of others have made the airline what it is. There is a future for all of us, if we want one.