British Airways and BALPA have been engaged in talks led by ACAS aimed at resolving the dispute concerning the outsourcing of pilots’ jobs and which led 86% of pilots to vote for strike action.

Despite BALPA’s willingness to accept the terms and conditions proposed by BA to ensure the establishment of the new OpenSkies service, BA was not prepared to provide the employment security and career development opportunities which are at the heart of the dispute.

BA has said it intends seeking a High Court injunction preventing BA Pilots from taking strike action.

 

BALPA is considering its response.