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British Airways' cabin crew announce 48-hour strike for January 10

Published 04/01/2017, 01:22
Updated 04/01/2017, 01:22
© Reuters. British Airways logos are seen on tailfins at Heathrow Airport in west London

LONDON (Reuters) - British Airways (L:ICAG) cabin crew plan to hold a 48-hour strike starting on Jan. 10, after suspending previous plans to walk out over Christmas, trade union Unite said on Tuesday.

Crew who serve as part of British Airways' 'mixed fleet' - and have poorer terms and conditions than some longer-serving staff - rejected a pay offer from BA shortly before Christmas.

"Unite remains hopeful that a negotiated settlement which meets our members' aspirations can be achieved and would urge British Airways to engage constructively in meaningful talks to address poverty pay," the trade union said.

BA said that 'mixed fleet' Unite represented 15 percent of its cabin crew and that the airline was working on a contingency plan to ensure its customers reached their destinations.

© Reuters. British Airways logos are seen on tailfins at Heathrow Airport in west London

It said in a statement that it would give more details on Jan. 6 once it had finalised the contingency plan.

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