Unions have urged British Airways cabin crew to wait against the airlines bid to cut their pay and alter their contracts.   In a message to the airlines 14,000 cabin crew, the British Airlines Stewards and Stewardesses Association (BASSA), the union said that it was not time to reach a deal.

The crew were hold to hold firm and stay strong.  The BASSA feel that the wind is behind them and before long everything BA have been plotting and scheming would be exposed as nothing more than a farcical and opportunistic scam.

British Airways have been in talks since May over proposed changes to conditions and pay of cabin crew.   The airline wants a two-year pay freeze, reduced holidays and cutbacks to travel allowances for flying to long-haul destinations.  BA would also like to cut 2,000 full-time equivalent jobs and it told casual staff this week that their contracts would be terminated by the end of next month.

The struggling airlines is seeking the extreme cuts as it has been hit badly by the recession, and lost a total of £401 last year.

Analysts have raised the topic of industrial action against British Airways if it tries to force through its changes, which could have a devastating effect on the airline.