Wish I could disagree with you 100% but. . . . . .
What I want to know , is where were BALPA when this was introduced ? Ryanair had/has no Union (yet ! ) but you guys ?
Have to assume that the rather less than dynamic bunch that form BALPA let your company down . . just as they failed Ryanair back in 2006 when IALPA implored them to push for recognition & they dithered & wittered on about appointing a full-time Ryanair rep (on a 6mth contract for chrissakes)