Playing Devils Advocate here; the LHR thing has been a 'gift' to those who would otherwise be based at a 'regional' (it's in the name) airport. Whilst we have all enjoyed the pleasures of LHR, we do in fact work for a 'regional airline'.
Back to the topic of the thread, it really beggars belief that if true, PTF monkeys will be back dooring it in to BA in some shape or form. It stinks and is very disheartening. But I guess it's all pure conjecture at moment. As for the mainline pilot workforce I beg to differ, I have never felt any ill feeling whilst working on their patch.