British Airways cabin crews reject pay raise
Created 7/20/2010

British Airways cabin crews may strike again, after rejecting the airline's final offer of a 3 percent pay increase. The lack of staff may ground flights across Europe. Those who plan to travel should always purchase travel insurance in order to protect themselves from possible strikes.

The Unite union represents 90 percent of BA's cabin crew, according to the Guardian. The union has been in a bitter fight with the airline over a variety of issues, including staff taking pay cuts during the economic recession to help the airline stay flying. The negotiations eventually led to an offer by British Airways of a one-year 2.9 percent increase, with 3 percent for the second year, but two-thirds of the cabin crew voted against taking the deal.

That decision could potentially pave the way for another strike in September. The crews have protested on 22 days so far this year.

Purchasing travel insurance before the strike is authorized will ensure that travelers are protected in case of flight cancellations. However, travelers can still protect themselves from strikes, along with a variety of other surprises, by buying a plan with a "cancel for any reason" policy. This way, even if the purchase comes after the strike is authorized, vacationers have the flexibility to recoup expenses on a moment's notice.

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