Moves are now being made to call for a strike ballot amongst this small but vital group. It’s possible then that this great aircraft’s retirement will come a little sooner than planned.
What would this achieve? There jobs are gone. End of story. No aircraft on the BA fleet requires FE's. What do they expect BA to do? Allow them to report a few times each week, drink coffee and then retire? As others have said there are many other industries that have dispensed with employees when they are no longer required. Unfortunatley the FE's are in the same position.