Airline strike fails to halt BA

British Airways cabin crew have moved into day two of their strike in protest against job cuts and changes to work practices.

But the airline says many of its passengers have still been able to fly.

BA says it is the biggest contingency plan it has ever launched - leasing planes from other airlines to keep two-thirds of its passengers flying.

BA says it has got off to a good start at Heathrow and Gatwick, but the union Unite claims some planes are starting to "stack up" on the ground as a result of the strike.

It has accused BA of wanting to "go to war" after talks broke down.

British prime minister Gordon Brown has condemned the strike, saying it is in no-one's interest.

Given railway signal workers also plan to strike in coming weeks, political commentators say the action could damage Labour ahead of the election that is tipped for May 6.

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Sun 21st March 2010 - 08:18am