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No 10 attempts to prevent strikes at British Airways

THE government is being urged to intervene in a dispute between pilots and British Airways (BA) before planned strike action grounds flights.

British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) members are set to walk out next Monday and Tuesday in a row over pay.

BA warned passengers that if they have a flight booked on or around those dates, it is likely that they will not be able to travel as planned.

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