Second BA strike begins

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There has been more disruption to flights today as the second wave of British Airways strike began, although the airline has said that 75% of its passengers are unaffected. Andrew Thomas reports.

British Airways cabin crew set up picket lines outside airports today for the second weekend in a row as the latest industrial action began.

Chief executive Willie Walsh declined to give interviews to the media, but was seen milling about amongst passengers at Heathrow.

When one passenger asked how the airline would cope with the next few days, Walsh said: "It's going to be busy but I am hopeful that everything will go to plan. It's going really well today - and I'm glad you were able to get away on your holiday as well."

However, the airline and the union Unite continue to disagree about how badly the strike is affecting BA - not least in how many of its staff are on strike.