Ballot Result Expected

The result of the BAA strike action is due to be revealed later, in what could cause mass heartache for UK travellers throughout September. The ballot was put to 6,185 members to decide whether to strike or not over a pay dispute.

BAA has offered its workers at all six airports a 1% rise which the Unite Union described as paltry, but BAA insist it is fair considering the current climate. Even worse BAA has confirmed that its airports would shut on strike days causing chaos for the UK.

Other arguments include bonus target that BAA said if reached would be paid, it was missed by 3% but Unite feel that was harsh and the workers should have been rewarded. Both bosses for Unite and BAA said talks were ongoing.