Statement from British Airways Regarding Cabin Crew Ballot

The following is the statement British Airways released today regarding the UNITE Union strike Ballot. No word yet on British Airways strike dates.

Cabin crew strike ballot

We are aware that Unite, the trade union that represents the majority of British Airways (BA) cabin crew, has announced that its strike ballot has closed with a vote in favour of industrial action.

We are currently considering our response to this strike threat and what action we will need to take to minimize disruption.

We would like to reassure you that all of our flights are continuing to operate as normal at this time.

We remain committed to finding a sensible resolution to this issue and remain available to talk with Unite at any time.

If strike dates are announced

If strike dates are announced we will put contingency plans in place and communicate them as soon as possible.

You will be able to rebook, free of charge and subject to availability, onto other British Airways flights outside of the strike period for up to 355 days from the original date of travel.

Refunds will only be available if flights are actually cancelled or if the original booking conditions allow.

In the event that cancellations are made due to strike action

You will be able to:

* Rebook onto another British Airways flight to the same destination within 355 days of the original date of travel
* Rebook onto another British Airways flight to/from the nearest alternative airport (for example, if booked to/from Boston you could rebook to/from Philadelphia or New York)
* Cancel your booking and get a refund.

All rebooking options will be subject to availability.

More detailed information about rebooking options, including specific dates covered by these guidelines will be made available if a strike is announced.

Normal Conditions of Carriage will apply for any flights that are cancelled outside of the strike period.

Update your contact details

If you are affected it is our intention to inform you directly if we have your e-mail address or by SMS text if we have your mobile phone number.

We will use the contact details supplied at the time of booking, so please ensure these are correct and up-to-date:

Update your contact details in Manage My Booking

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