Guys, BA are NOT trying to buy BMI !!, IAG the parent company are. So even if BMI are integrated into the IAG group there is nothing to say that the BMI crew will automatically become BA crew. Remember IAG are starting a new low cost airline in Spain, where crew are needed. Sure the slots and aircraft in LHR would be good for BA expansion with pilots just recruited on lower pay points and no pension deficit, and mixed fleet cabin crew both of which would be a lower cost to IAG than current BMI crew.
Not a pleasant thought for anyone in BMI, but then I dont think any of us can look at the past to view our futures !!!