Hi Folks,

Starting my AONE5 on July 4 on BA154 CAI-LHR.
BA confirmed that this flight is a mixed fleet crew.

Since this is the first leg of the AONE5, BA will not let me make a flight/date change until BA 154 actually cancels. I will be in CAI on July 2, so I will be there with few options until I see if BA 155 departs LHR on July 3. ( and I will have no laptop or i pad to check alternatives)

Even then I will not be able to arrange alternatives until the BA agents show up at the airport 3 hrs. before the flight. I wanted to try to change the routing through AMM, but cannot until July 4, at the airport. Then it will be to late to make any connection for my flight from LHR. A days delay is not usually an issue but the wife has to be at work on the 6th.

(A few years ago a forum member got a nice reroute on QR to LHR, but DOH is not an alternative anymore from CAI.) I would not mind a EY reroute, but BA says that will be up to the CAI agent, and she said reroutes for strikes are usually limited to BA or OW partners than " operational cancellations" when BA is free to book on any carrier that takes its script..
Anyone who has endured a cancelled flight knows the utter chaos at the check in counter.

BA has assured me the flight will not be cancelled, stating that previous strikes CAI was not effected, even though it is a Mixed crew. I think my chances are 60% for a cancelled flight.

I am at a loss on what to do since I cannot change anything until the flight cancels and I will be on my way to CAI when the strike begins.
I am considering a refund of the ticket, but hate to miss out on vacation in Male and Australia. And lose a great priced ticket.
Any thoughts? Advice?