Statement from BA on strike ballot
Unite has this afternoon (Tuesday) said that it will hold another ballot for strike action by its cabin crew members.
The ballot will run from March 1, 2011 to March 28, 2011. In the event that the ballot finds in favour of industrial action, the earliest Unite could undertake strike action would be April 4, 2011.
British Airways said: "Apart from a tiny minority of hardliners, everyone now wants this dispute to be over.
"It is time for Unite to reflect the mood of its members and seek to promote discussion, not disruption."
The airline also confirmed that should there be any further industrial action, it will implement its well-established contingency plans.
It will fly a full schedule at London City and London Gatwick. It is also planning to fly 100 per cent of its Heathrow longhaul operation and a substantial part of its Heathrow shorthaul schedule.