*News* The BA strike, last-minute bank holiday deals

The threatened British Airways strike has been averted but it still might be a nightmare to fly. Find out what it means to your weekend, plus last-minute offers via other outfitters. What was the strike about? What should I do about my ticket? Which airports do they cancellations affect?

What was the strike about?
The GMB union has been in unsuccessful pay negotiations with British Airways since January. Both of BA's offers - 8.5 per cent over three years or 10.5 per cent over three years (not tied to pensions) have been refused.

So what should I do?
BA says despite cancellations, it is business as usual. However, both they and the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) suggest that customers should take particular note of check-in times to ensure that they arrive at the airport in good time.

Are BA ticket-holders affected at all UK airports?
Right now, only flights to and from Heathrow are affected.