According to a report in The Guardian British Airways are to train baggage handlers and check-in staff to hand out drinks and demonstrate the brace position on flights in an attempt to cope with a strike due to take place from 1st March 2010.

BA is offering staff the opportunity to become “volunteer cabin crew” for those who choose not to support a strike.

Unions Unite and Bassa are not in support of this move.

To read more details go to the Guardian Online.