Juan Tugoh,
.... if it continues in this vein there will be less disruption in the gap between strikes as so many pilots and engineers etc will not be away down route but will be in the uk ready to continue with their normal jobs.
I suspect that the second set of strikes will be less well supported by union staff, strikers feeling that they have made their point but cannot afford to lose any more money etc.
A couple of points to consider .....
Between the announced strike dates, the flying program may be also be reduced because consideration is being given to keeping strikers from
this weekend away from operations. The company feels it may be better to keep troublemakers out of the loop, otherwise there could be some conflict between strikers from this weekend, and volunteers/working cabin crew.
Remember, in company communications to all staff, BA made it clear that strikers would only be allowed to report back for work at a time of the company's choosing! And throughout the time that strikers are not at work, they are not being paid! That will concentrate a few minds.