Well put.
Everyone at bmi knows that things have to change and are prepared for virtually anything really.
Aviation is such a competitive business now and the margins very tight, that with legacy carriers like BA, there is always going to be a struggle when you see companies like RYR and EZy doing what appears to be the same job for a lot less. (We all know how different they are in reality really though.)
Sometimes you need to be pragmatic, but the best solution is for the company to work together and try to work for the best for everyone, company, employees, shareholders etc.
As long as everyone is doing their bit and no-one group is being victimised, then progress can be made.
It's a tough job though when you have people's livelihoods at stake though and it's obvious how emotive this sort of thing can be.
Will bmi be turned into BA lite or will it be a standalone unit? No idea. I know what I'd prefer from my point of view, but that might not tally with what IAG want.