BA strikes continue

BTN News
Friday, 04 June 2010
UK carrier British Airways appears not to have been able to reach agreement with the Unite union and as a result, faces the third of three five-day walkouts from Saturday.

A statement from the airline told passengers: "We are very disappointed that Unite are continuing to take strike action up to June 9th.

"We will continue to do all we can to minimise the disruption to you.

"Please do not come to the airport unless you have a confirmed booking."

Meanwhile, a survey has claimed BA passengers suffer the worst baggage problems among UK airline travellers.

The claimed figure is that one in 3.8 BA passengers has had lost, delayed or damaged luggage in the last five years.

The survey, by insurance company LV, said second worst-hit travellers were those on Virgin Atlantic flights, with one in 8.3 having luggage problems.Overall, LV said, 29 per cent of passengers suffered lost, damaged or delayed luggage in the past five years.

BA strikes continue

BTN News
Friday, 04 June 2010
UK carrier British Airways appears not to have been able to reach agreement with the Unite union and as a result, faces the third of three five-day walkouts from Saturday.

A statement from the airline told passengers: "We are very disappointed that Unite are continuing to take strike action up to June 9th.

"We will continue to do all we can to minimise the disruption to you.

"Please do not come to the airport unless you have a confirmed booking."

Meanwhile, a survey has claimed BA passengers suffer the worst baggage problems among UK airline travellers.

The claimed figure is that one in 3.8 BA passengers has had lost, delayed or damaged luggage in the last five years.

The survey, by insurance company LV, said second worst-hit travellers were those on Virgin Atlantic flights, with one in 8.3 having luggage problems.Overall, LV said, 29 per cent of passengers suffered lost, damaged or delayed luggage in the past five years.