British Airways carries on

BA continues to stagger along commercially as talks carry on between management and the trade union Unite.   Whilst the trade union has a 63.5% (see above) mandate from all cabin staff to strike no date has yet been fixed causing concern for would-be passengers booking ahead at this time, and those concerned that their reservations might not be fulfilled.   A luncheon at the Foreign Airlines Association in London last week certainly confirmed sympathy for BA whilst at the same time reporting a surge of bookings.  What is also apparent is a militant group within the airline's cabin staff are determined to vent their feelings on the airline, regardless of  passenger reaction and its consequences.  There is a feeling of unease by certain Unite officials.  The union has until March 22 to strike otherwise it will need to re-ballot.  It must also  give seven days' notice of any action. See also BA above

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