Talking to an old buddy of mine, 1 of whose offspring is a junior F/O at BA, the junior ranks are absolutely incensed by the behaviour of BA, especially regarding the court case. Late last week BA finally got to understand the strength of feeling having been in denial for some time. BA finally realise a strike would be catastrophic for their operations at LHR and LGW, with a very high level of crews walking out. This is probably the reason BA has finally thought about negotiating. Time will tell.