To be clear.
I'm not against sensible efficiencies being made to the entire Long Haul award. I'm not advocating zero change. I just don't believe in making it ok for one group of pilots to carry the burden, dividing and conquering the pilot group.
B scales have caused a mess in any airline when introduced.
The point I'd like to emphasise is that the company spin machine has been adamant that a decision to purchase is based largely on pilot cost and the zeal for new conditions.
The figures prove that is total rubbish. The savings come from the efficiencies of the new type.