Unite claims BA has trained too few 'scabs' to run flights and the airline could be reduced to operating only a few flights during a cabin crew strike The strike breaking plans have attracted 216 volunteers.
Unite said that a programme to retrain employees as air stewards during industrial action would replace less than 2% of the airline's cabin crew.
The recruitment initiative, which Unite has condemned as a "scab labour" began yesterday as about 12,000 cabin crew started voting on a walkout over staff cuts.
The ballot closes on 22 February, and the earliest possible strike date is 1 March, although Unite has already ruled out an Easter walkout.
Unite are alleging that at least 120 pilots have signed up for scab jobs.
GMB union, which represents 7,000 BA employees, has condemned the attempt to recruit auxiliary crew. Balpa the pilots union said they would remain "neutral"!
BA has told staff with no flying experience they can qualify as cabin crew within three weeks, with pilots able to meet safety standards within five days.
Brendan Barber, is holding separate discussions with BA and Unite officials to kick-start peace talks.
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