If that nasty McClunky had meaningfully negotiated with BA during the last dispute there may not have been a mixed fleet or one that looks very different. Because of their intransigence and poor leadership from BASSA it just got imposed by WW. So imho he and BASSA are partly the architects of this.
I do think these poor b*ggers from MF are being used in Unites and McClunkys bigger political game and could be left high and dry.
I can't see Willy backing down he can still operate a big chunk of the network and knows the MF crew can't afford to stay out long as they are not on the inflated salaries of the 'old' crew.
My only fear is the other crew who are part of BASSA could be encouraged for a 'sickout' (they have form in this area) to save Unites face.
Does McClunky learn nothing about public support when you plan industrial action at Christmas (all the negative headlines last time).
If only they had negotiated meaningfully last time - Unite you reap what you sow.
See they are going to ACAS tomorrow now.
I feel for these crew represented by these muppets.