Perhaps I phrased it the wrong way. My apologies. What I meant to allude to is that BA mainline pilots want BMI pilots joining the fold to continue to have the same career progression prospects but there will be contention if the career progression prospects of BA mainline pilots are hampered by the (paid) integration of BMI.
TUPE protects the pay and career aspirations of BMI pilots but I think there will be a large number of BA FO's and Junior Captains looking to the BACC to protect their career aspirations as well.
All said and done the 'consultation' is above my pay grade and I hope for a sucessful conclusion for all as I see the combined future of BA/BMI being of benefit to everyone.