BA BELT 'STRIKE' Cabin crews threaten walkout in ‘buckle up’ row
British Airways flight attendants are threatening action in a row over carrying on working after seat belts lights come on
BRITISH Airways cabin crew are threatening unofficial strike action in a row over carrying on working after seat belts lights come on.
They are expected to carry on duties when the “buckle-up” sign lights up for passengers.
But many are furious after a stewardess was injured during turbulence and then lost her case against BA.
It is believed she was not covered by insurance because she was not strapped in.
Crew want assurances from their BASSA union and BA.
One steward said: “We should stop all services and sit down until the sign goes off.
“That will focus the minds of management when nothing gets done.”
Another said: “We need clear guidelines on this.
“When it comes to court cases we always lose.
“BA has hidden behind ‘If you feel it’s safe to carry on working during turbulence, do so’ for too long.”
A third said: “Who covers staff insurance if we are injured during the safety demo, when we are securing the cabin, or taxi-ing to the runway?”
BASSA yesterday responded in an email after saying staff had submitted many questions.
The union said if crew feel unsafe they should “use judgement and experience to assess the conditions”.
BA said it offered extensive insurance cover and support to crew but refused to go into details.
A spokeswoman said: “Crew safety is always a priority.
“Injuries are extremely rare.”
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