British Airways has won a last minute bid to stop its cabin crew from striking May 18, with British courts saying the employees’ union did not properly distribute results of its February ballot.

The ruling halts the strike, which would have caused serious disruptions to flights in the UK, and grants a reprieve to weary travelers.  The union plans to continue appeals, holding out hopes that it will be allowed to continue with planned strike dates of May 24-28, May 30-June 3 and June 5-9.

Travelers might have gotten a break for the next few days, but they’re advised to follow the news closely. It’s unlikely the dispute between British Airways and its cabin crews will be permanently resolved any time soon.