Around 700 GMB and Unite union members have voted for industrial action. Members must give BA two weeks’ notice, meaning no action will be taken until July, just as the summer peak approaches.
A total of 95% of those who voted said they were prepared to strike, on a turnout of more than 80%.
The GMB said: “Industrial action dates will be confirmed in the coming days but are likely to be during the peak summer holiday period.”
Union members are angry a 10% pay cut imposed during the pandemic has not been reinstated. Another grievance is that other BA workers have been given a 10% bonus, while check-in staff have had nothing.
