We did, however, manage to find some Easyjet flights from Luton for a similar price to our BA ones. It was a big dilemma which way to jump. But in the end we decided to buy the Easyjet ones too so we could get to Jerusalem next week. Our friends have been cooking for weeks. We have been looking forward to this for ages. And I really didn't want BA cabin crew to ruin our Christmas plans.
Of course, as is the way with these things, this afternoon the High Court ruled that the BA strike is in fact illegal. So in theory it won't be going ahead. So that means no refund on our BA seats. We now have 4 flights for Christmas.
However, we think that BA will let us transfer our flights to another date. And quite frankly I don't think London Heathrow is going to be a good place to hang out next week. The BBC website reports that:
- Many BA cabin crew are proposing to not turn up anyway
- The Union Unite is proposing to hold another ballot if Willie Walsh doesn't give into their demands
- Both Check-in staff and baggage staff are calling a series of 48 hour strikes over the Christmas period. Starting with the day we are flying
So I am still glad we opted to get some other flights. Am sure Stelios is pleased with all this BA business too. The cabin crew seriously seem to have lost the plot. Don't they realise that their employer is in massive debt and this action could seriously push BA under? Then they won't have jobs at all.
And when they go for an interview at Virgin or Easyjet because they need a job and blew their BA one I imagine the first question they will be asked is:
"So, why did you leave BA?"
"Well. You see. I threw all my toys out of the pram because I felt I shouldn't be affected by the recession. And it seems in the process the company went into the red. Silly me."
"Genuis. Close the door on your way out."
4 comments:
Genius, you are genuinely hilarious, I laughed out loud at the last line. Glad you got Easy seats, going from Gatwick then?
Top tip with squeezy jet is to get your food in duty free as you might struggle to get it through customs, but it's pricey to buy on board as there are no included meals.
Really glad you're going to be able to go. A good response to p-rayer.
Peas M
Thanks for the tip Mark - I have heard that the food on squeezy is rubbish so will be buying up duty free.
We are going from Luton - not the most convenient from here, but at least we are getting to go!
Jo
I'm SO glad you can still go! Very good news indeed :o)
Thanks Lizzie. Let's hope the snow at Luton doesn't get in our way now!! xx
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