BA in double strike threat

A double strike threat was facing British Airways at the weekend with pilots considering taking action after voting to reject the latest pay package and a row over rosters simmering at Gatwick.

On the first, British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) general secretary Brian Strutton said 96% of pilots had voted against the pay proposal and had asked the union to proceed to an official ballot for industrial action.

“We are urgently considering next steps and will make a further statement later this week. Until then we have no further comment.”

A BA spokesman told Mirror Online: "We believe our pay and benefits for pilots are among the best in the industry. Our latest pay proposal of 11.5% over three years is fair and generous, and we continue open discussions with all our trade unions."

At Gatwick, the Unite union published a video in which it said: “There’s a pretty serious dispute happening at British Airways Gatwick – one that could cause a lot of disruption to customers if it isn’t resolved.”

The union said BA had made “many cuts” and now, as it was reporting a £1.9bn profit, it was saying its crew must make even more savings.

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