BA Pilots Strike

[limmy]

I just dont understand how this would help anyone. I for one would never book BA ever again. They've made money so they want a share, fine. But putting everyone off so publically?! Surely that'll only affect future profits.
Last time we had chicken pox, now this. I'm cursed!

[SunbreezeFL]

Originally Posted by limmy

I just dont understand how this would help anyone. I for one would never book BA ever again. They've made money so they want a share, fine. But putting everyone off so publically?! Surely that'll only affect future profits.
Last time we had chicken pox, now this. I'm cursed!

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Unfortunately it’s not just BA you can get caught up in strikes with we have been caught up in a BA cabin crew strike before and had to fly out a few days early but we’ve also experienced Virgin strikes.

[Procrastinator]

Well, it doesnt sound like BA have upped their offer...

From BBC...

Willie Walsh, chief executive of IAG, believes that the company pays its British Airways pilots enough.

"I have to say I think the British Airways pilots are excellent, I think they work very well for us, they are very professional," he told the Today programme.

"But clearly British Airways has a responsibility to all of its employees in BA. I have a responsibility to all the employees right across the group and I think the pay deal that has been offered is a fair deal."

[sully301]

i think he would say that anyway as they're still negotiating

[grant_w]

I can understand striking for safety issues/welfare/redundancies, but when its just pay and benefits then I can't get behind it.
I don't think its fair to hold customers at ransom for this reason.

[Lu Lu]

Do we think talks might 'break down' today or will they start again on Monday? If they do break down today I can see strikes being announced before 5pm and that means the first day will be the day we are due to fly. If they carry on next week I will then be very concerned about getting back and, although it would be nice to have extra days on holiday, my kids start back and school and I have to be back at work and will not be paid for extra time I have to have off, which I guess I won't be able to be compensated for.

I wish they would just announce the strike dates and get on with it - at least then we would all know where we stand!

[RobandLynsey]

Just announced by BALPA talks will continue next week and no dates will be announced at this time.

[Wappum]

Balpa have just tweeted that both sides have agreed to resume talks next week and so no dates will be announced at this time

[Princess Alison]

Hoorah

[kipperphill]

I think that makes it safe until 19 August which puts us in the clear (going out at least). Good luck to everyone else worrying.