Word has started to spread about British Airways’ plans in case the threatened cabin crew strike goes ahead. According to various media outlets in the UK:
- British Airways has 1,000 Volunteer Staff Ready to work as Cabin Crew. They are also in the process of training an additional 5,000 volunteers.
- BA will hire 23 fully crewed planes from charter companies to help run flights from Heathrow in the event of industrial action
- Flights from London’s City airport, including long haul services to New York, would operate normally in the event of a strike, while 70% of cabin crew would work at Gatwick, meaning all long haul and 50% of short haul flights would not be affected.
Still no word on possible strike dates. The BA Cabin Crew Union Unite has less than two weeks to call strikes and will have to give seven days’ notice of any walkouts. They have also promised not to walk out over Easter.
So, if you have a trip planned for the next few weeks, it sounds like BA will try to have as many flights as they can. In the event your flight does get cancelled – you can get a full refund or be rebooked on another airline.
Those stressed about traveling in the next few weeks should be a little relieved. More updates about the BA Strike as we get them.
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