British Airways News
British Airways announces new Cancun route
British Airways has announced that it is to start flights to Cancun, Mexico’s most important tourist destination with two direct flights a week from London Gatwick from November 2010.
British Airways dispute ‘not about perks’
British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh has insisted the ongoing industrial dispute with the Unite trade union is not about the return of travel perks to striking workers. Addressing an industry audience at the Business Travel Market Mr Walsh stated if the deal offered by BA was accepted, travel benefits for striking cabin crew would be reinstated.
BA’s Willie Walsh delivers powerful key note speech at Business Travel Market 2010
Business Travel Market was today host to one of the captains of the aviation and business travel industry with a powerful speech delivered by BA’s ceo Willie Walsh.
BA and union talks break down… again
British Airways is facing further strikes by cabin crew after the latest talks with the Unite trade union failed to reach an agreement. This paves the way for another strike ballot, and if cabin crew vote for industrial action then a new wave of walk-outs could begin in the first week of August, the peak of the summer holidays.
BA launches Cancun service
British Airways is boosting its Mexico services with the launch of two direct flights a week from London Gatwick to Cancun from November 2010. The route will be served by a Boeing 777 with three cabin classes.
BA launches US private jet service
British Airways is launching a private jet service within North America and the Caribbean. The British flag carrier has teamed up with Cessna-owned CitationAir to offer a “no-frills” private set, with costs starting from $6,000 per plane per hour.
BA and Unite set for new conciliation talks
A new set of proposals to end the dispute between British Airways and the union representing its cabin crew has been unveiled by the arbitration service Acas. The two sides are expected to meet early this week in a bid to negotiate a settlement.
British Airways launches new Ibiza route
BA has launched its new BA CityFlyer service to Ibiza, allowing passengers to fly direct from the Docklands to the Balearics.
BA chief declines bonus as strikes loom
Embattled British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh has declined his annual bonus for the second year in succession as the airline battles mounting financial losses. However, the Unite union warned of “uproar” if Mr Walsh had decided to accept the performance related bonus.
British Airways takes millions to South Africa
British Airways is preparing to take more than 2.5 million customers to South Africa during the forthcoming World Cup 2010.
Ash cloud fall out hits BAA
UK airport operator BAA has said the number of passengers using its airports fell in May because of continued disruption from the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud and the British Airways strike.
BA strikes enter final day
Cabin crew at British Airways have walked out on the final day of planned strike action, with both sides seemingly no closer to reaching agreement. Unite has already warned it will ballot over further action, while BA chief Willie Walsh has warned he will fight for “as long as it takes”.