Strike Enters 4th Day

Talks between Unite and BA are expected to resume tomorrow as the strike will enter its fifth and final day of the first in the series of strikes being carried out over pay and conditions. Talks had lasted for over 6 hours yesterday with an agreement still to be reached.

Heathrow saw 241 flights cancelled out of 678 for Thursday due to the industrial action, a figure which BA say is in keeping with their pledge to keep 70% of their passengers in the air. They also aim to increase that figure for the next planned strike which is due to start Sunday.

Willie Walsh told of his frustration at reaching an agreement with the Unite leaders only for it to be rejected by Bassa. Which directly represents the BA cabin crew, Mr Walsh also stated if the debate can’t be solved before the next planned strike his company would be seeking a full hearing to once again challenge the legality of the strikes. Which has already been overturned before