Urgh....I do not consider the backup flights to be good value for money. On the contrary, they are over £6k one way in Y and it does not look like they would be covered either on my standalone insurance or my Amex insurance. But the risk of losing our unprotected flights to Maui the following day plus over £20k of pre-paid hotels for a 2 week holiday would justify that expense if it is the only way to get there. I think that if strike dates are announced tomorrow / Wednesday it will be nearly impossible to make alternative arrangements and we will be at BA's mercy. Paying over the odds for a flexible Y fare at least gives us the backup option. I have them on hold until midnight tomorrow and will need to take the plunge at some point.