Talks Prove Fruitless

Further talks between British Airways and Union Unite have taken place and failed, the talks took place under the supervision of the mediation service Acas but were adjourned for a later date in an effort to prevent further strikes.

A new pay deal had been offered to the Union, a 2.9% pay rise next year and 3% the year after, but that was rejected in a recent ballot. BA insist that any new deal would be formed from that basis.

The Union is threatening more strikes in September and stated there was no point in BA carrying on with the dispute. But BA boss Willie Walsh hit back by saying flights including all long haul would be unaffected by future strikes. Volunteer workers have been trained and will be on stand-by if needed claimed Mr Walsh.

Both sides claim to want an end to the long running feud, yet both seem unlikely to change their stance.