easyJet reports surge from British Airways strike

easyJet reported a "substantial" increase in demand due to the strike of cabin crew strike at British Airways (Opodo, 24-May-2010). Approximately 250,000 of the 500,000 easyJet seats available from the UK during the scheduled strike dates have been sold since the industrial action was proposed. easyJet will also grant free speedy boarding to British Airways Gold Card holders travelling with easyJet on strike days.