`` The world 's airlines will lose $ 11 billion in 2009 , '' said Giovanni Bisignani , the association 's director general and CEO , in a statement . Baggage handlers and check-in staff at Heathrow Airport threaten to strike over Christmas . BA starts legal action in bid to prevent strike by cabin crews that could threaten 1 million passengers ' travel plans . Score: 6 Union plans to begin action from December 22 for 12 days .
Baggage handlers and check-in staff at Heathrow Airport threaten to strike over Christmas . BA starts legal action in bid to prevent strike by cabin crews that could threaten 1 million passengers ' travel plans . Score: 6 Union plans to begin action from December 22 for 12 days .