London , England ( CNN ) -- Now that a planned cabin crew strike against British Airways is under way for the March 27-30 period , the airline has confirmed `` a number of cancellations for flights , '' according to its Web site . So what should you do if you 're holding a BA ticket and planning to fly ? Here is some advice . Can I re-book if I am traveling during the planned strike period ? BA says that fliers have the choice of re-booking , whether their flight is cancelled or not . It says travelers can `` rebook to travel on another BA flight on the same route up to 355 days in the future at no extra charge , subject to availability . '' The airline says that passengers can also book an alternative BA flight from another destination at no extra charge although it will not cover expenses to the alternative airport . Can I cancel my journey ? You can cancel you flight and if you decide to BA says it will refund your fare , whether or not the flight is cancelled because of strike action . How will I know if my flight is cancelled ? BA is keeping its flight schedule updated on its Web site : BritishAirways.com . Passengers are advised to use their reference number to check if their flight has been cancelled . BA says that it is also informing customers via text and email . How many flights will be cancelled ? This depends on the number of crew who ultimately strike and how well BA 's contingency plans work , but a BA spokesman told CNN that it expects to carry about 75 percent of booked passengers on its own aircraft during March 27-30 . What if I cancel my original booking but then want to rebook on the same flight ? You can try and rebook on the same flight , although BA said it will treat such bookings as new , and they will be subject to availability . Will flights be disrupted outside the scheduled flight dates ? BA has confirmed that a number of flights will be disrupted between March 27-30 . BA advises travelers to keep up-to-date with events on its Web site -- BritishAirways.com . I am booked to fly between March 27-30 , what can I do ? If your flight has already been cancelled , or is cancelled as a result of strike action , you can rebook onto another BA flight on the same route within 355 days or rebook onto another BA flight from the nearest alternative airport . You also have the option of canceling your booking and obtaining a refund . If your flight is operating between March 27-30 ( excluding London City and London Gatwick longhaul ) you can rebook onto another BA flight on the same route up to 355 days in the future . BA says no refunds are allowed unless the fare rules allow . Can I switch airlines ? If you are thinking of booking flights with another airline , keep in mind that BA is not be obliged to refund your money , if the strike is called off and it can operate the flight as planned , warns the Air Transport Users ' Council , Britain 's consumer watchdog for the aviation industry . Will British Airways help me cover the cost of meals and accommodation if I am stranded abroad ? BA will provide hotel accommodation to passengers stranded abroad because of the strikes . A BA spokesman was unsure if other expenses , such as food and drink , occurred during their enforced stay would be covered , although he suggested passengers could put in claims for `` ancillary costs '' with either BA or their insurance company . How can my insurance help ? Cover provided by insurance policies vary , and passengers should check with their insurance providers , according to Rochelle Turner , a researcher at Which ? , an independent consumer magazine . Those who booked their flight using a credit card may be entitled to recover at least some of the costs , she said .
British Airlines confirms `` a number of cancellations '' for March 27-30 flights . BA says passengers can cancel and claim a refund or rebook flights . BA chief : Contingency plan will hopefully allow 75 percent of customers to fly . Passengers stranded overseas will have their hotel accommodation covered by BA .