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British Airways Cabin crew strike ballot

02.24.2010

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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.

British Airways reassures that all of their flights are continuing to operate as normal at this time.

If strike dates are announced

All BA CityFlyer, codeshare and franchise flights will continue to operate as normal.

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

Passengers 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 canceled or if the original booking conditions allow.


In the event that cancellations are made due to strike action

Passengers 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.

British Airways Executive Club members will continue to earn Tier Points and BA Miles for flights cancelled due to any strike action.


Passengers are advised to update their contact details

Update your contact details in Manage My Booking on http://www.ba.com