Derek Simpson on Mail on Sunday British Airways’ story

Derek Simpson, Unite joint general secretary, said: "BA is more interested in diversions and smoke and mirrors than actually resolving this dispute. I have made it clear that as joint general secretary I am available any time day or night to meet with BA and Willie Walsh to attempt to resolve this dispute. BA is the real obstacle. We have made it absolutely clear that if BA reinstates our members' travel concessions we would suspend the strike action. This would cost the company nothing, instead the company is willing to see its passengers' travel plans disrupted while the airline loses millions."