British Airways on Strike Next Week
I hope we do not have Travelpunks caught up in this:
BA said yesterday that it will cancel hundreds of flights next week because of the planned walkout by cabin crew in a dispute over sick leave and pay.
The move followed the breakdown of talks overnight between the airline and the union, meaning an initial 48-hour stoppage probably will take place starting Tuesday. Hopes had been raised Wednesday that a settlement could be reached after the union called off the first day of a planned three-day stoppage set to start Monday.
BA said it won't operate any passenger flights from its Heathrow base or from Gatwick on Tuesday and Wednesday. About 550 BA flights typically arrive and leave Heathrow daily, with another 160 domestic and European flights at Gatwick, a spokesman said.
BA said it remains committed to reaching a negotiated settlement before Tuesday but wanted to give customers early warning of its flying schedule so they can seek alternative travel arrangements.
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