Cabin crew at British Airways have ruled out striking over Easter even if next week's ballot goes in favor of industrial action.

The Unite union which represents 12,000 cabin crew is re-balloting members after a court ruled that a planned 12-day strike over Christmas was unlawful.

The ballot result, which will be known on March 22, threatens to ground all British Airways services.

The union said it had made the announcement on timing so that families could plan their Easter holidays in confidence.