Labour strike hits British Airways

26 Jan, 2007 05:00 / Updated 17 years ago

Thousands of air travellers could face delays if British Airways crew go ahead with a planned strike next week. The planned walkout is over a disagreement on limits for sick leave.

1300 flights to and from London's Heathrow airport and others to Gatwick, could be cancelled next Tuesday and Wednesday.More than 150,000 travellers could be affected if the strike goes ahead.British Airways bosses say they're hopeful of reaching a solution.