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British Airways Resumes Service Following Wildcat Strike
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Unofficial strike by baggage handlers grounded airline for 36 hrs





British Airways aircraft prepares to taxi from Terminal after limited
services was restored at Heathrow Airport in London, SaturdayBritish
Airways says it will operate at least 80 percent of its scheduled
flights from London's Heathrow Airport Saturday, following a wildcat
strike that grounded the airline for 36 hours.

Limited service resumed late Friday, but airline officials warn it
will be several days before service at Heathrow returns to normal.

On Thursday, a walkout by baggage handlers and other ground staff
forced British Airways to cancel 700 incoming and outgoing flights
from Heathrow, one of the world's busiest airports. The work stoppage
affected more than 100,000 travelers worldwide.

The British Airways workers went on strike in a show of solidarity
with workers fired by the carrier's catering company. The airline
employees returned to their jobs late Friday.

Talks with the catering company continued Saturday.

Some information for this report provided by AP, AFP and Reuters.


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