British Airways strike looming
by MildlyRelevant on 18/12/09 at 3:00 am
The potential British Airways strike might not happen, but if it does… there will be quite a few unhappy campers to say the least.
Who’s unhappy will depend on whose flights end up being canceled. British Airways, being a business first, will of course be keeping their expensive international flights. Not because they understand the hardships of being far away from family and wanting to get home for that precious time of year when family reunites. No! Of course not! They make money off of those flights, so they’ll be the last to go.
If you do find yourself among the passengers whose flights have been cut, EU regulations state that BA will be responsible for either refunding your flight or booking your flight for a later date. But as we all know from holiday ads and TV specials, Christmas is once a year! What the heck is the point in rescheduling someone’s flight if they’re going to be late for Christmas? Of course you could cut your losses and reschedule with someone else, but then you’re left hoping BA cancels your flight and that they choose to give you a refund over rescheduling.
But enough about your troubles! This is about the poor BA worker, whom the people support 100%… right?
“Both my husband and I were made redundant in 2008 due to the recession,” said Gill Dunstan, a Telegraph reader. “My son and his family were due to fly home from the US for Christmas for the first time in two and half years. We were all looking forward to it so much, especially his 88 and 89 year old grandparents. It’s very hard to be sympathetic to the BA staff – do they not realise they’re lucky to have jobs and the impact of the cynical timing of their action?”
Good Lord! “…especially his 88 and 89 year old grandparents,” I swear that didn’t bring a tear to my eye… MOVING ON!
That’s just one story, though. We have to look at the general population to get a real feel of the support out there for these BA workers.
A poll this week of Telegraph readers found that only 12 over cent supported the walkout by cabin staff.
I believe those involved in the potential strike might want to rethink their strategy. Or at least hire someone in PR.
[via Telegraph]
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