BA Strike Thwarted
A judge in Britain issued an injunction to prevent British Airways flight crews from starting a 12-day strike at the peak of the holiday traveling season. The Judge issued the order two days after the strike was called by an overwhelming majority of the airline's 14,000 crew members, CNN reported Thursday. Unite union leaders said the ruling marked "a disgraceful day for democracy."In a statement, the airline said it was "delighted for our customers," an estimated 900,000 of whom would have been inconvenienced by canceled flights.BA's attorney Bruce Carr told the court the voting process included "serious and substantial irregularities." In addition, he said a strike in the holiday travel season was "willfully disproportionate and clearly unlawful."
The strike was one of several potential disruptions of travel services in Britain this month.
Scottish charter company Globespan canceled all its Flyglobespan flights as it went into administration -- a step similar to bankruptcy.
In separate strike action, Unite baggage handlers and check-in clerks at Heathrow and Aberdeen airports plan three work stoppages lasting two and three days through Jan. 4 over pay issues.
British Eurostar drivers have also called for four days of strikes, scheduled for Dec. 18-19 and Dec. 26-27, but Eurostar said service would not be disrupted, as other train drivers were available.
Obviously you should check with your carrier and/or Travel Agency if your Holiday plans involve travel to Great Britain.
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And In The End
I cannot believe it is one week until Christmas and Hanukkah is fully underway. So much to do, so little time (and money). We had hoped to be hopping back to Vero for the Holidays with family and then the Kitchenaid built in fridge decided to die. Bad timing, that is for sure. While we do have another fridge in the Garage, I rather like my food kept inside and my extra bevs and frozens outside. Anyhoo, stuff happens and you roll with it traveling friends. So Florida will have to wait a bit for us and we will enjoy the holidays shopping for a replacement appliance. Send me your travel pics for posting and your comments for boasting! Remember, life is a journey, stay packed! Ciao for now, Maggie
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