Marlow - you would think after reading 15 pages you would understand the politics / mechanism / protections behind the vote but you clearly don't - Why not - How can I / We explain it in simpler language to you to you?
Situation NOW is that IAG can set up BA Express using BMI as soon as they purchase it and there is nothing we can do about......
.... BUT BA / BA pilots have the opportunity to stop this happening with BMI aircraft and crews by incorporating them into mainline AT A PRICE - lower T&Cs - Simple. Once / if absorbed into mainline then our SCOPE agreement with BA means all 100 seat plus A/C owned / operated by BA must be flown by mainline. If the company try to circumvent this then we all strike = not cost effective to do. IAG can buy another company/aircraft/slots and set up BA Express BUT NOT with the existing BA aircraft / crews and slots. Can I elaborate / help you any more?