20th May 2010
BA cabin crew will strike as early as next week after a panel of
judges overturned a ban on industrial action.
The high court had placed an injunction on BA strike action
earlier this week when it ruled that the Unite union had carried
out its strike ballot illegally.
But the union appealed the decision and the appeal panel,
including the Lord Chief Justice, decided to overturn the ban.
BA cabin crew had planned four separate five-day strikes,
beginning on 18 May, 24 May, 30 May and 45 June and it is now
thought that they will now begin their strike on 24 May.
The walkout is expected to cause severe disruption for thousands
of passengers, who are already experiencing major delays as BA
shuffled its schedules in anticipation of strike action.
What to do if you affected by the BA
strikes:
BA state that customers "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 cancelled
or if the original booking conditions
allow."
If your flight is cancelled you 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.
Further information can be found on Ba.com.
If you paid for your tickets with a credit card you may be able
to pursue your credit provider for flight cancellation
compensation.
Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 stipulates that
credit card providers are equally responsible as the vendor for the
delivery of goods.
For more information please see our Section 75 claims guide.
How to claim flight cancellation
compensation
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