Some (Potential) Good News for British Airways Passengers

If you're flying British Airways this summer - good news - Unite, the union that represents British Airways flight attendants has decided to put a strike ballot for this week on hold. The decision was made since management gave the group a new offer on Friday, so this will give union members time to mull over the proposed contract and then make a further decision on if striking is worthwhile or not.

I really, really, really, really, hope the end to this sag is approaching. The union has been on strike for 22 days this year, and it has cost the company a lot of money, and has also been a major inconvenience for passengers. BA has done its best during the labor action - going as far to training other employees to be stand-in cabin crew. And some crew have even decided to come to work anyway, allowing BA to operate a good chunk of its operation, especially the very-important long-haul Heathrow routes.

Still, though, a good number of flights were canceled and while the stand-in crews helped keep things running, those employees just aren't as experienced as the cabin crew they're replacing.

So I'm really hoping the union can approve this measure and we can all move on.