British Airways on strike

vivalamata · Post by **vivalamata** » Fri 14th May 2010 05:34 pm

Folks, if anyone is flying with BA anytime in the next few weeks you may want to check your reservations. I just spent ALL morning re-booking flights as the cabin crew for BA are going on a series of strikes.

I was pretty lucky and could switch to another airline but better check.

From BA:
Our records indicate you have travel plans with British Airways which may be affected, now or in the near future, by "walk out" strikes by the Unite Cabin Crew Union. Unite has announced that it will commence 4 separate "walk-out" strikes each lasting 5 days. The first of 4 announced strikes is scheduled to begin May 18, 2010 with subsequent strikes starting May 24th, May 30th and June 5th. We expect high call volumes during this time, and want to provide our customers with online access to learn of the most recent and quickly changing updates on British Airways change and cancellation policies.

vivalamata · Post by **vivalamata** » Fri 14th May 2010 09:06 pm

It seems that it is mostly flights within Europe that are affected.

davex4 · Post by **davex4** » Fri 14th May 2010 10:52 pm

I fly out with B.A this Monday 17, the day before their first strike starts. Scheduled to return on the 24th the day their second strikes begins. OMG, I may be stranded in Amsterdam! Apparently, according to EU rules, B.A. have to pay for my accommodation whilst I am stranded plus an allowance of around 40 Euros for sustenance. So that's 10 euros in Macky D's and 30 Euros for hash. Do coffeeshops give out receipts?

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vivalamata · Post by **vivalamata** » Fri 14th May 2010 11:06 pm

Lucky. That's what I was hoping for...instead it was a pain to try to get INTO Amsterdam.

davex4 · Post by **davex4** » Fri 14th May 2010 11:43 pm

vivalamata wrote:Lucky. That's what I was hoping for...instead it was a pain to try to get INTO Amsterdam.

yeah, I jest viva. I know what its like. I was bounced by the bastard volcano last month. Hope it all goes well for you mate
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Midzy · Post by **Midzy** » Mon 17th May 2010 07:26 pm

Just seen on the news that BA are not allowed to strike

angry pirate · Post by **angry pirate** » Tue 18th May 2010 10:42 am

davex4 wrote:. So that's 10 euros in Macky D's a

Two words....

angry pirate · Post by **angry pirate** » Tue 18th May 2010 10:45 am

davex4 wrote:. So that's 10 euros in Macky D's a

Two words....

DaveS · Post by **DaveS** » Tue 18th May 2010 01:47 pm

angry pirate wrote:
davex4 wrote:. So that's 10 euros in Macky D's a
Two words....

No mate, I think BurgerBar is just one word, no?

angry pirate · Post by **angry pirate** » Tue 18th May 2010 03:07 pm

DaveS wrote:
angry pirate wrote:
davex4 wrote:. So that's 10 euros in Macky D's a
Two words....
No mate, I think BurgerBar is just one word, no?

Sorry yeah, it's just i usually burp halfway through.

DaveS · Post by **DaveS** » Wed 19th May 2010 09:47 am

You had time to burp, AP?

Now that's what I would call a serious lack of concentration fella!

Anyone would think you weren't fully dedicated to the mission of burger destruction there, bud! Although I have to admit, I was pulled up in my tracks for a wee moment when I saw that scrap of greenery hanging on to the side of my plate... I can put that down to loathing and surprise. What's your excuse??