...The Employment Appeal Tribunal has today (21 July) rejected BA's appeal in the case of Jessica Starmer, the mother whose request to work part-time was refused by BA. ...
Looks like the BA Pilotess was in the right - in law anyway - Achieved a result for the second time.
I saw / heard a tiny snippet on TV news not long ago .. nothing more.
Now just a couple of lines at the Equal Opportunities Commission Web Pages.
On the other hand, there is some insight in the linked article, worth a read for interested parties. LINK
Looks like 8 wide ranging reasons for employer to refuse flexible hrs ... But the possibility of a 'discrimination claim' which may follow a refusal is daunting.