British Airways pilots could potentially go on strike after members of the union British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) voted in favour of industrial action.
The union said that their recent strike ballot saw a 93 per cent vote in favour of industrial action on a 90 per cent turnout.
Earlier this week British Airways sought a High Court injunction to try and prevent strike action, but the High Court ruled that BALPA had issued its ballot correctly and therefore the ballot result could stand.
Following the ballot, the union has not yet chosen to proceed with industrial action as it continues to negotiate with the airline.
In a statement following the High Court's decision, BALPA said that it would continue talks with mediator organisation ACAS in order to try and seek a resolution.
It explained: "We have still not set any strike dates to give BA one last chance to commit to negotiating on pilots pay and rewards with us at ACAS later this week."
So what do you need to know if you have flights booked with the airline? We take a look at some of the key info below...
When are the potential strikes?
At the time of writing, the union has not yet confirmed if strikes will take place, as it continues talks with the airline.
That means that the current BA flights schedule remains unchanged. The airline has set up a dedicated page for customers with its latest updates regarding any potential industrial action.
However if negotiations break down it could be that BALPA follows the strike ballot result and plans industrial action, which could potentially fall during the peak summer travel season.
Would I be entitled to compensation?
If potential strikes did go ahead and your journey was disrupted, you may be entitled to compensation, depending on the length of your journey and the delays.
If your flight is cancelled, under EU regulations you are entitled to either a full refund, an alternative flight from a nearby airport, or the option to rebook on a flight on a later date.
You can check out our guide explaining your rights here and also find out more on the Civil Aviation Authority website .
Why did they have a strike ballot?
The ballot came following a dispute between the union and airline over pay.
BALPA joined forces with unions Unite and GMB in November 2018 to submit a joint pay claim to British Airways, and has been engaging in discussions since.
It's worth noting that the strike ballot was held was for BALPA members only - it did not include Unite and GMB members.
British Airways offered a pay increase in may of 11.5 per cent over three years, but this offer has been rejected by BALPA.
The union previously held a consultative ballot amongst its members, in which it says 96 per cent voted against the proposal and called for a strike ballot.
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