Unite on court of appeal judgment

Tony Woodley, Unite joint general secretary, said: "We are delighted to have won today. Justice has been secured. Had it not been, the right to strike would now be hanging by a thread.

"BA must now accept that negotiation not litigation is the only way to secure the settlement we all want. However, further strikes will be unavoidable if the company does not immediately work with us to address the outstanding issues.

"This is a pause for peace. Willie Walsh must make the most of it."