hmmm, seems to me WW is playing a blinder here! If 757 Driver is typical of a BA pilot then you are all running scared and willing to almost give away anything due to the fear of the unknown.
Fact is BALPA has scope agreements and a large membership etc and IF BA express were to be introduced then the scope clauses would kick in. Any expansion of BMI (BA express) beyond the existing 27 ish aircraft could be easily blocked, any transfer of slots / aircraft towards BMI would i am sure be vigourously fought. In a word BA express would fail. Dont cave in to this obvious sabre rattling.