The strike by British Airways cabin crew has entered its second day, with both sides claiming the advantage. The Unite trade union said half of BA's 250 planes had been grounded on the first day of the three-day stoppage. Unite insisted 80 per cent of its 12,000 members had supported the first day of the walkout – the first by BA cabin crew in 13 years. <br/><br/>BA has described the union's claims about the strike's effect as "rubbish", and said it had reinstated some long-haul flights this weekend because more staff had worked.<br/><br/>The dispute centres on job cuts and a pay freeze. Another four-day stoppage is planned to begin on 27 March.<br/>