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Travel question: Will British Airways go on strike and should we cancel our Greece trip?

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Simon Calder
Tuesday 25 June 2019 17:14 BST
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Like any flight, there is always a risk of cancellation
Like any flight, there is always a risk of cancellation (PA)

Q We have booked a summer holiday to Greece based on British Airways flights from and to Gatwick. I understand ballots for strikes are taking place and am getting increasingly concerned we will not get where we need to be. Should we cancel and rebook on another airline?

Sarah C

A For the first time, trades unions representing pilots, cabin crew, ground staff and engineers at British Airways are negotiating with the airline collectively. They say they want a fair share of the profits made by BA of around £5m per day in the past financial year.

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