Even though British Airways cabin crew have been denied the right to strike by the High Court, they could still stage a strike over the holidays. The recent court ruling did not uphold Unite's ballot of more than 12,000 cabin crew members.

British Airways announced a planned strike over the 12 days of Christmas that came as a result of reduced cabin crew on long-haul flights from 15 to 14 in November, and the introduction of a two-year pay freeze.

British Airways boss Willie Walsh has said that a strike is senseless and unjustified, that the package offered to staff is "fair and reasonable", and urged Unite to withdraw its threat. According to Unite, it is a sad day when a court can overrule the ovewhelming decision by employees taken in a secret ballot, and said that the dispute is not settled. The only way that resolution can take place is through negotiation, they said, or else there will be another ballot.

A strike over the 12 days of Christmas would be a great inconvenience for travellers. Do you agree with Unite's decision to go ahead with a strike dispite the Court's ruling? Do share your thoughts.