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*News* Flying BA: a coping guide, plus 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 if I don't know which airline I'm flying?
• What if I get stranded?
• Is my ticket rebook-able?
• What about package holidays?
• What if I booked online?
• What are some alternative travel deals?

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.

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