The file photo taken on August 18, 2006 shows a passenger preparing the boarding procedures in front of the counter of the British Airways at an airport in London, capital of Britain. Employees of the British Airways planned to hold a strike on Jan. 30 and 31,2007. The decision comes after talks with the British Airways authorities over pay and sick leave failed to reach an agreement.

The file photo taken on August 18, 2006 shows two aeroplanes of the British Airways parking at the parking apron in London, capital of Britain. Employees of the British Airways planned to hold a strike on Jan. 30 and 31. The decision comes after talks with the British Airways authorities over pay and sick leave failed to reach an agreement.