British Airways is facing the threat of fresh strikes after the airline's cabin crew overwhelmingly rejected an offer aimed at ending their long-running dispute.
The Unite union said there was an 81% majority against the proposed deal in a turnout of 71%.
Representatives of the cabin crew will meet Unite's joint general secretaries, Derek Simpson and Tony Woodley, on Monday to discuss their next moves in the bitter row.
The two union leaders said: "BA management should take note of their own employees' strong rejection of their offer and immediately address the outstanding concerns.
"They should make no mistake that Unite is fully committed to supporting our members in furthering this dispute if no resolution is found."
British Airways could face up to 20 days of strike action if cabin crew reject the latest deal from the carrier, according to Sky sources.
A spokesman for Unite said no decision had been reached about the length of any walkout and there would be no announcement before Monday.
BA said in a statement: "British Airways is disappointed but not surprised that Unite has clearly orchestrated a rejection of a very fair offer that addresses all the concerns raised during 14 months of talks.
"We urge Unite to put an end to this unnecessary dispute and focus on the best interests of its members. There can be nothing positive to be gained from further strikes."
In March the union staged a three-day walkout followed by a four-day strike over consecutive weekends.
The action cost the airline more than ?40m but BA managed to keep operating a limited service by training 1,000 volunteers to act as stand in crew and by leasing aircraft from rival carriers, including Ryanair.
The union is also unhappy with the disciplinary action the company has taken against 56 crew members who have been suspended on allegation of bullying and harrassment.
On Thursday, the airline sacked a senior member of the union for gross misconduct.
Duncan Holley, the Secretary of the BASSA branch of Unite, told Sky News his dismissal was "politically motivated" and insisted he would appeal, taking legal action if necessary.
The Unite union said there was an 81% majority against the proposed deal in a turnout of 71%.
Representatives of the cabin crew will meet Unite's joint general secretaries, Derek Simpson and Tony Woodley, on Monday to discuss their next moves in the bitter row.
The two union leaders said: "BA management should take note of their own employees' strong rejection of their offer and immediately address the outstanding concerns.
"They should make no mistake that Unite is fully committed to supporting our members in furthering this dispute if no resolution is found."
British Airways could face up to 20 days of strike action if cabin crew reject the latest deal from the carrier, according to Sky sources.
A spokesman for Unite said no decision had been reached about the length of any walkout and there would be no announcement before Monday.
BA said in a statement: "British Airways is disappointed but not surprised that Unite has clearly orchestrated a rejection of a very fair offer that addresses all the concerns raised during 14 months of talks.
"We urge Unite to put an end to this unnecessary dispute and focus on the best interests of its members. There can be nothing positive to be gained from further strikes."
In March the union staged a three-day walkout followed by a four-day strike over consecutive weekends.
The action cost the airline more than ?40m but BA managed to keep operating a limited service by training 1,000 volunteers to act as stand in crew and by leasing aircraft from rival carriers, including Ryanair.
The union is also unhappy with the disciplinary action the company has taken against 56 crew members who have been suspended on allegation of bullying and harrassment.
On Thursday, the airline sacked a senior member of the union for gross misconduct.
Duncan Holley, the Secretary of the BASSA branch of Unite, told Sky News his dismissal was "politically motivated" and insisted he would appeal, taking legal action if necessary.
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