A reversal of an earlier court-imposed injunction against British Airways cabin crew has given the union the green light to resume its strike plans against the airline. Disruptions could occur as early as 24 May as part of a series of planned walkouts. British Airways now may look to the U.K. Supreme Court to stop the union's threatened actions.

The union representing British Airways cabin crew has threatened to stage a series of 5-day walkouts on 24-28 May, 30 May - 3 June, and 5-9 June. The first 5-day walkout was stopped by the High Court due to procedural technicalities. Now, the appellate court's decision allows the union to resume its walkout plans. British Airways will now to rely on the backup plans it had in place before the earlier series of walkouts was stopped by the High Court. The airline plans to fly 70% of its passengers and insists that flights out of London City and Gatwick will not be affected.

Some options for passengers affected by the strike:

• Rebooking on to another BA flight to the same destination within 355 days of the original date of travel
• Flying on another BA flight to or from the nearest alternative airport
• Rebooking onto an agreed alternative airline, subject to availability
• Cancelling the booking and getting a refund

BA will provide more details about the strikes on its web site.