British Airways promises all passengers will get to their destination during July strikes as it plans to borrow Qatar Airways' planes

British Airways has made an effort to beat turbulence from the 16-day strike action by cabin crew which is due to kick off July 1, with plans to draft in 9 jets from Qatar Airways to cover the walkout period. The carrier said all passengers will get to their destination, despite the action. British Airways said it is looking at "a range of options" and speaking with a number of airlines, with finalised contingency plans to be published soon for those passengers affected. Wet leasing from Qatar Airways will also involve crew being brought in with the planes. To use jets from outside of Europe, BA has sought approval for the operation from the CAA. But union Unite has called for BA's plans to borrow Qatar planes during the strike to be turned down by the CAA. <br/>