Several interesting comments and questions above, especially from Col White and Stoneybridge.
Much will, of course, hinge on what Unite chooses to say and/or do following the ballot result. They have 3 weeks to make up their minds. The perception of many here and on other forums is that the planned strike[s] will be unprotected, thanks to the 10-point linkage to the previous action. In parallel is Holley's implication that they will not actually do anything, which opens up the vexatious action question.
I suspect that BA's legal people have a variety of pre-prepared folders to address those [and other] issues.
Meanwhile, as noted on ba.com ...
Unite has not set any dates for the proposed strike action and we remain in talks with them.
If a strike does take place, we have strong contingency plans in place. We will:
- Operate a normal schedule at London Gatwick and London City
- Aim to fly 100 per cent of our longhaul flights to and from London Heathrow
- Aim to fly the majority of our shorthaul flights to and from London Heathrow
BA cabin crew dispute 2011 - ballot result - British Airways