@ DFB_london - if you’re right, I cannot imagine (well ... actually I can) just what manner of chaos a whole series of strikes would create - not least for an airline relying on a website and phone support technology which are unlikely to win any Best in Industry awards any time soon.

But could things really get to such a point ?? I doubt it myself. I’d say there is a limit even to BA’s bloody-mindedness, when facing significant losses to both the balance sheet and to reputation.

And of course IAG shareholders will be asking difficult questions ..... if not already.