UNITE TO TARGET ROYAL WEDDING WITH BA STRIKES

Len McCluskey, leader of Unite, the union that represents British Airways cabin crew, has warned people not to travel with British Airways over the February half-term holidays, Easter or over the Royal Wedding as the airline may strike.

Unite has given notice to BA that its members will vote for a fresh strike ballot on 21 December. The ballot will be open until 21 January when Unite will need then give a weeks notice if it intends to call a strike over the next three months.

British Airways has reaffirmed its pledge to keep as many services running in the face of a strike.