look you - I've nothing against the bmi CC per se, I simply think they've been either naive or negligent in their handling of the present situation. Having been briefed on the way it was going to be by arguably the most experienced negotiating team in the UK when it comes to dealing with BA, they decided they knew better and would do their own thing. You've only got to look at their communique in which they waxed lyrical about how they'd made sacrifices since 2011, how Lufthansa had promised them more long haul flying, how they weren't really a short haul airline, how they'd 'negotiate' with BA. Cloud cuckoo land! One can only hope that this rather rude wake up call will prompt them to reappraise their position and take a more sensible approach to events. Don't pin your hopes on Big BALPA changing things. The only influence they have on BA is through the BACC and their position has been clear for some time.