BA chief executive fires broadside at union bosses

British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh launched a scathing attack on union bosses today as the row over cost-cutting intensified following the announcement of seven days of strikes by cabin crew.

Unite said yesterday that thousands of its members will walk out for three days from March 20 and for four days from March 27 after the collapse of talks aimed at resolving a long-running dispute over jobs, pay and working conditions.