Anthony Carn
I am a so-called 'Nigel' as well. I object to your comment. I live in the real world and BA is not the only company I've worked for.
I look forward to buying you a pint at the Gatbash and perhaps we can soothe your obvious resentment of BA pilots.
On the subject topic, I feel totally let-down by this appointment. I left BALPA some while ago and was contemplating rejoining, but will now not. This compounds my suspicions that some BALPA reps seem to love the intoxicating whiffs of power they experience during meetings with management. They are seduced.
I imagine the conversation:
"...well you certainly know a fair bit about cricket mate. Now a man with negotiating skills like yourself, you're wasting your time in BALPA, I've got a job for you..."