LONDON—British Airways PLC's cabin crew began a three-day strike on Saturday after union talks with management collapsed Friday. More BA's Walsh Seen as Formidable Negotiator The Source: BA's Press Blackout May End in Tears Iain Martin: More Strikes, Last Thing Brown Needs Willie Walsh's Letter to Tony Woodley British Airways' formal offer to Unite British Airways contingency plan The move curtails the carrier's service, while also stirring the political pot ahead of national elections expected in early May. BA expects two-thirds of its booked passengers will be able to travel during the strike, with 60% of its customers flying on BA planes. The airline has leased 25 aircraft complete with crew and pilots, and has helped book flights on 65 other carriers. "We deeply regret any inconvenience to the public," BA Chief Executive Willie Walsh said Friday. Mr. Walsh and Tony Woodley, a joint leader of the Unite union, met Friday at the offices of the Trade Union Congress, the U.[Read more...]