BA resume talks in bid to avert cabin crew strike

BRITISH AIRWAYS (BA) yesterday resumed talks with its biggest union in a bid to avert a 48-hour cabin crew strike that could affect more than 140,000 passengers.

A spokeswoman for the airline said talks resumed between the two sides on Sunday morning, but gave no details on progress. The strike is due to be held tomorrow and Wednesday.

A spokesman for the Transport and General Workers’ Union (T&G) also confirmed that the talks were continuing but would not say any more. BA has already cancelled some 1,300 flights next week in anticipation of the strike.