From our internal exchanges and BALPA forum comments you may take it that I am speaking for the vast majority of British Airways pilots and BALPA members.

A few words of heartfelt thanks for the support shown to us by American Airlines pilots during our recent march and campaign, "BA Pilot - BA Plane." Not only in London but at JFK as well. The march was attended by pilots and their families and the company of our AA colleagues went down very well indeed. The reaction on our BALPA forum has been very positive and echoes the sentiment and thanks shown here. Very, very well received!

We are all hoping for a negotiated settlement but prepared for the worst.