https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/airline strikes/ Airline Strikes News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:06:56+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-cabin-crew-announce-six-days-of-strikes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-cabin-crew-announce-six-days-of-strikes/ Unite has announced that its cabin crew members working for British Airways Mixed Fleet will take a further six days of strike action at the start of February. Members of the union are continuing a dispute over what the organisation brands “poverty pay”. Fri, 27 Jan 2017 16:43:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-calls-new-48-hour-strike-at-british-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-calls-new-48-hour-strike-at-british-airways/ Members of the Unite union working as cabin crew for British Airways ‘mixed fleet’ have announced a new 48-hour strike. The industrial action is scheduled to start on Tuesday, January 10th. United argues the decision was unavoidable after the airline refused to extend the mandate of an ongoing strike vote to allow for talks to resolve a dispute over pay to continue. Wed, 04 Jan 2017 09:39:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-threat-looms-over-christmas-travel-at-british-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-threat-looms-over-christmas-travel-at-british-airways/ Cabin crew at British Airways have voted in favour of strike action over what they argue is low pay. Some 79 per cent of the crew that took part in the ballot voted for strike action, with over 2,500 members of the Unite members who crew routes to dozens of destinations now considering action. This could come as soon as December 21st. Wed, 14 Dec 2016 16:27:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-makes-new-offer-to-vereinigung-cockpit-pilots-union/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-makes-new-offer-to-vereinigung-cockpit-pilots-union/ Deutsche Lufthansa has made the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union a new offer to resolve the present industrial dispute. The move follows days of strike action in recent weeks with hundreds of thousands of passengers hit by disruption. The airline is now offering a two-step 4.4 per cent increase in remuneration plus a one-off payment. Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:27:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vereinigung-cockpit-calls-for-two-further-days-of-strikes-at-lufthansa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vereinigung-cockpit-calls-for-two-further-days-of-strikes-at-lufthansa/ With the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union having resolved on Sunday evening to call for two further days of strike action, Lufthansa has put special flight schedules into effect for Tuesday and Wednesday. This further strike action will affect all short-haul services from Germany on Tuesday and short-, medium- and long-haul services from Germany on Wednesday. Mon, 28 Nov 2016 14:54:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-strike-to-continue-into-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-strike-to-continue-into-weekend/ As the pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit has announced a continuation of their strike for Saturday, Lufthansa has put a special flight schedule into effect. On LH.com, passengers can verify whether their flight will be operating as scheduled. The strikes will affect all long-haul flights operated by Lufthansa. Fri, 25 Nov 2016 16:13:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-lufthansa-strike-announced/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-lufthansa-strike-announced/ Lufthansa pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit has announced an additional strike today. In a move branded “incomprehensible” by the airline, the latest strike was revealed as pilots walked out yesterday, causing the cancellation of nearly 1,000 flights. “Once more, they are inflicting extensive damage on our company and especially on our customers,” said Lufthansa in a statement. Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:13:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nearly-1000-lufthansa-flights-to-be-cancelled-as-pilots-walk-out-on-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nearly-1000-lufthansa-flights-to-be-cancelled-as-pilots-walk-out-on-strike/ Lufthansa has put an emergency timetable in place for today as pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit calls its members out on strike. The industrial action started at 00:01 this morning and will last for 24 hours. The strike is set to affect Lufthansa’s long- and short-haul flights departing from Germany. Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:15:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-threat-looms-over-air-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-threat-looms-over-air-france/ Unions representing cabin crew at Air France have called for a four-day strike at the end of July, threatening to disrupt the travel of thousands of passengers during peak season. Representatives of seven unions - including the powerful CGT and CFDT – called for a walkout from July 29th until August 1st. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:47:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-airport-strike-latest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-airport-strike-latest/ Britain’s main airports have reported no serious delays despite a walkout by UK Border Agency staff. Heathrow and Gatwick said passport control queues were hitting Home Office targets. Operators reported that passengers were being moved through largely on schedule as UKBA brings in contingency plans. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:14:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-prepares-for-travel-gridlocks-as-strikes-loom/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-prepares-for-travel-gridlocks-as-strikes-loom/ British prime minister David Cameron has joined the chorus of criticism over industrial action that is expected to bring the UK to a standstill on Thursday. He told the Commons there was no case for strikes, as government plans were “fair to taxpayers” and the public sector. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:10:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-border-agency-strikes-set-cause-travel-chaos-on-thursday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-border-agency-strikes-set-cause-travel-chaos-on-thursday/ Up to half a million air passengers flying on Thursday could face severe disruption because of a strike by border officials at British airports. At least seven out of 10 staff at the UK Border Agency are expected to walk out on Thursday. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:36:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourists-braced-for-disruption-as-greece-goes-on-general-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourists-braced-for-disruption-as-greece-goes-on-general-strike/ Tourists visiting Greece are braced for 48 hours of disruption as the country goes on general strike against unpopular austerity measures. The walk-out is expected to affect dozens of international flights as well as ferry services to the islands and buses. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:30:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-boss-says-outrageous-pilots-jeopardising-airlines-future/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-boss-says-outrageous-pilots-jeopardising-airlines-future/ The chief executive of Qantas Airways has accused pilots of threatening the future of the Australian flag carrier. Alan Joyce said he refused to give in to “outrageous” pay demands of pilots, who are poised to take their first strike action in 45 years following the collapse of negotiations last week. Fri, 27 May 2011 11:30:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-pilots-agree-to-ballot-for-summer-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-pilots-agree-to-ballot-for-summer-strike-action/ Holiday plans for thousands could be thrown into chaos after pilots from Virgin Atlantic agreed to ballot for a strike in July. The planned action by up to 750 pilots will hit key long-haul routes during the school summer holidays. Tue, 17 May 2011 19:44:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-steward-sacked-for-threatening-to-poison-pilot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-steward-sacked-for-threatening-to-poison-pilot/ A British Airways cabin steward was fired for threatening to poison a strike-breaking pilot’s food, an employment tribunal has heard. Fri, 06 May 2011 13:16:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strikes-off-as-peace-settlement-nears/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strikes-off-as-peace-settlement-nears/ Union leaders have called for British Airways cabin crew to hold off from strikes over the Easter and Royal Wedding holidays, raising hopes of a final settlement in the long-running dispute. The two sides said that a 28-day extension had been agreed to allow for further talks, and that lasting peace was essential for the good of both parties. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:40:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europe-poised-for-strike-gridlock/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europe-poised-for-strike-gridlock/ France and Britain are preparing for a week of strike disruption as public sector workers in both countries stage separate walk-outs. French airspace will close should air traffic controllers decide to strike. Two key meetings are also being held today which could decide if British Airways and Virgin Atlantic will face strike action this autumn. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:39:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-pilots-threaten-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-pilots-threaten-strike-action/ Air passengers face the threat of further chaos after news that Virgin Atlantic pilots could be planning a strike over a holiday entitlement dispute. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:35:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-unite-talks-end-without-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-unite-talks-end-without-agreement/ ACAS hosted talks between British Airways and Unite aimed at ended the industrial dispute between the two sides have ended without agreement in London. However, hopes of a potential deal were raised, with the two sides agreeing to meet again next week. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:35:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-records-164m-losses/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-records-164m-losses/ British Airways has posted a £164 million loss for the last quarter as the cabin crew strikes and volcanic ash cloud cost the flag carrier an estimated £250 million. It has also emerged that its cabin crew are plotting a 12-day strike over Christmas as their next weapon in the long-running dispute. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:49:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-to-sue-ba-over-removal-of-travel-perks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-to-sue-ba-over-removal-of-travel-perks/ The trade union Unite has thrown a spanner into the works of its ongoing negotiations with British Airways by announcing plans to mount legal action over the airline’s removal of travel concessions from cabin crew who went on strike. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:09:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baa-staff-threatens-strike-chaos/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baa-staff-threatens-strike-chaos/ Millions of airline passengers could face severe disruption at the UK’s largest airports during the August bank holiday weekend after the trade union Unite announced a strike ballot of key BAA staff. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:27:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strikes-to-bring-flight-chaos-to-spain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strikes-to-bring-flight-chaos-to-spain/ Travellers to Spain have been warned to expect a summer of disruption as air traffic controllers stage a series of strikes over working conditions, despite some earning up to €1m per annum. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:10:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-reject-final-pay-offer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-reject-final-pay-offer/ British Airways cabin crew have rejected the airline’s “final” pay offer, which raises the possibility of further industrial action. The union Unite, which represents 90 percent of BA’s 12,000 cabin crew, said 67 percent of its members voted against the revised offer. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/willie-walsh-heckled-by-cabin-crew-at-agm/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/willie-walsh-heckled-by-cabin-crew-at-agm/ British Airways warned its patience with unions representing striking cabin crew had been “exhausted”, at an annual meeting that saw chief executive Willie Walsh booed and heckled by shareholders and staff. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 11:26:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/end-in-sight-for-ba-cabin-crew-dispute/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/end-in-sight-for-ba-cabin-crew-dispute/ The long-running dispute between British Airways and its cabin crew could finally be drawing to a close after the Unite union postponed a strike ballot due tomorrow, and put an offer from the airline to its cabin crew members. BA heralded the move as “a genuine opportunity” to end the row that had threaten to cause further disruption over the summer holidays. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:47:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-union-talks-break-down-again/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:50:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spirit-airlines-pilots-go-on-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spirit-airlines-pilots-go-on-strike/ Over 400 pilots at US carrier Spirit Airlines have gone on strike after failing to reach an agreement with management over pay and benefits. The five-day strike is due to end tomorrow and was called by the Air Line Pilots Association. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:05:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-unite-set-for-new-conciliation-talks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/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. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bas-passenger-numbers-plummet-due-to-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bas-passenger-numbers-plummet-due-to-strike/ Nearly 400,000 people abandoned British Airways in May as strikes by cabin crew forced the airline to cancel hundreds of flights. Passenger numbers fell 14.2 percent to 2.3 million last month with economy revenues the worst hit. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:18:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-boss-backs-ba-bid-to-break-unions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-boss-backs-ba-bid-to-break-unions/ The strike by British Airways cabin crew has entered a fourth day after fresh talks last night failed to reach an agreement. However the beleaguered airline has found an unlikely ally in Ryanair chief executive, Michael O’Leary, who praised its management for the handling of the dispute and its endeavours to break the union stranglehold. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:55:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-unions-aim-for-resolution-today/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-unions-aim-for-resolution-today/ British Airways cabin crew have started a fresh five-day strike as their dispute centred on pay, jobs and conditions continues. The walkout will coincide with half-term holidays, and could be followed by more action starting on 5 June. Sun, 30 May 2010 11:11:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-union-leaders-adjourn-talks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-and-union-leaders-adjourn-talks/ Negotiations aimed at resolving the British Airways cabin crew dispute have been adjourned till tomorrow. Chief executive Willie Walsh met leaders of the cabin crew union Unite at a secret location last night in a renewed bid to reach a settlement. Barring a breakthrough, the next round of strikes will start on Sunday. Thu, 27 May 2010 10:38:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-keeps-the-flag-flying/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-keeps-the-flag-flying/ British Airways has underlined its defiance to break the cabin crew strikes by painting a ‘‘keep the flag flying’’ slogan across the fuselages of a number of its aircraft. Meanwhile the union Unite is calling for Willie Walsh to step aside in the negotiations in favour of the “more respected” Keith Williams, the airline’s chief financial officer. Tue, 25 May 2010 14:07:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strike-starts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strike-starts/ Thousands of British Airways passengers have had trips cancelled or disrupted after cabin crew began a five-day strike. Many flights in and out of the Heathrow Airport, the airline’s main hub Mon, 24 May 2010 22:19:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strike-back-on-as-high-court-lifts-ban/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strike-back-on-as-high-court-lifts-ban/ A fresh round of strikes by British Airways cabin crew are set to go ahead on Monday after the High Court overturned a ban on industrial action. The ruling follows an injunction granted to BA last Monday ruling that the Unite union had not reported results of its strike ballot correctly to members. Thu, 20 May 2010 17:27:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-calls-emergency-meeting-to-avert-ba-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-calls-emergency-meeting-to-avert-ba-strike/ The UK government has made a last-minute intervention in British Airways’ dispute with cabin crew, calling BA’s chief executive and union leaders for an emergency meeting today. Mon, 17 May 2010 17:49:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-government-and-acas-call-for-ba-strike-resolution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-government-and-acas-call-for-ba-strike-resolution/ The conciliation service Acas as well as the new government have made a public appeal to both sides in the British Airways cabin crew strike. New Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has urged them to “hammer out a solution”. Fri, 14 May 2010 17:13:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Pay-rising-striking-ba-cabin-crew/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/Pay-rising-striking-ba-cabin-crew/ British Airways’ cabin crew received a 5 percent pay rise last year despite the flag carrier making record losses and its rivals freezing salaries. Civil Aviation Authority figures show BA cabin crew average salaries rose to £31,400. Virgin Atlantic’s crew, meanwhile, had their pay frozen at £14,400. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 15:14:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baa-figures-hit-by-BA-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baa-figures-hit-by-BA-strike/ The strike by British Airways cabin crew has stalled the recovery of BAA’s six UK airports. Passenger numbers in March fell 1.5 percent from February, with 200,000 passengers lost due to the two strikes. But Heathrow still managed to maintain its recovery by rising 0.4 percent year-on-year. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:54:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-talks-progressing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-talks-progressing/ British Airways has headed off a third round of industrial action by cabin crew next week as talks with unions attempting to resolve changes in working practices make “serious progress”. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:09:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-hit-ba-bosses-scoop-shares-windfall/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-hit-ba-bosses-scoop-shares-windfall/ Cabin crew union Unite has reacted angrily to news that British Airways has awarded seven senior executives windfall share options worth almost £3 million despite the on-going strike troubles. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:54:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-bearing-up-to-cabin-crew-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-bearing-up-to-cabin-crew-strike/ British Airways has declared that the second strike is inflicting less financial and operational damage than the first, with losses of £5.5m a day compared to £7m of the original three-day strike. This puts the total cost of the two strikes by cabin crew at around £40m. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:57:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-pays-pilots-166-an-hour-to-break-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-pays-pilots-166-an-hour-to-break-strike/ {news_summary}{video_summary} Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:25:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strike-continues-as-talks-stall/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strike-continues-as-talks-stall/ British Airways has warned of further delays and cancellations this week as the cabin crew strike rolls into a third day with no signs of an end to the dispute that is costing the troubled flag carrier tens of millions. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:06:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-to-sidestep-unions-with-new-low-cost-airline/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-to-sidestep-unions-with-new-low-cost-airline/ Iberia’s cabin crew are threatening strike action over plans to launch a new carrier this year that would pay crew lower wages. The new airline would employ some 350 staff and operate 14 aircraft, and is viewed as an attempt by the Spanish flag carrier to sidestep union resistance to cost cuts. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:03:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-trains-1000-taskforce-to-break-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-trains-1000-taskforce-to-break-strike/ British Airways has unveiled plans to break potential industrial action, led by a task force of 1,000 trained volunteers to replace feuding cabin crew. Chief executive, Willie Walsh, said he would also hire up to 23 fully-crewed planes from a charter company to help run flights out of Heathrow. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:40:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-trains-strike-breaking-crew-on-ghost-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-trains-strike-breaking-crew-on-ghost-flights/ British Airways is operating “ghost flights” to train ground staff as cabin crew in order to minimise the potential disruption should strikes go ahead next month. Flights are operating from Heathrow to Cardiff and Glasgow to allow them to gain experience in the air, with colleagues pretending to be passengers. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:49:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/managing-director-of-insurefor.com-what-travellers-should-do-with-the-threa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/managing-director-of-insurefor.com-what-travellers-should-do-with-the-threa/ “Airline strikes are bad news for travellers. No matter what causes your trip to be delayed, cancelled or interrupted, you need to know how travel insurance can cover you. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:59:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-suspends-17-staff-for-bullying-strike-breaking-pilots/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-suspends-17-staff-for-bullying-strike-breaking-pilots/ British Airways has suspended 17 staff for making “inappropriate comments” on a website aimed at bullying pilots prepared to break a threatened cabin crew strike. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:29:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/redundant-ba-cabin-crew-to-cover-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/redundant-ba-cabin-crew-to-cover-strike/ British Airways cabin crew laid off by the airline last year could be lured back in a bid to cover possible strike action. Former staff have been offered six-month contracts and would undergo a week of training starting 22 February. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:46:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-faces-renewed-legal-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-faces-renewed-legal-action/ Unite is going to the High Court in a bid to get the cabin crew changes introduced by British Airways last November overturned. The workers’ union claims that the cost-cutting measures, which included freezing pay and cutting crew on long-haul flights, were imposed without it being properly consulted. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:05:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/only-216-volunteer-to-break-ba-cabin-crew-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/only-216-volunteer-to-break-ba-cabin-crew-strike/ Only 216 volunteers have offered to replace British Airways cabin crew in the event of industrial action, according to Unite. The trade union poured scorn on the airline’s plans to continue to operate a skeleton service during a strike, labelling it a “scab labour” drive. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:44:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strike-ballots-gets-underway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-strike-ballots-gets-underway/ British Airways cabin crew are beginning a vote today on whether to strike in a dispute over pay, jobs and working conditions. The new ballot will close on February 22 and raises fears of industrial action from March 1, although the union has ruled out any stoppages over the Easter holidays. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:55:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/union-rules-out-ba-strike-over-easter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/union-rules-out-ba-strike-over-easter/ The threat of a strike by British Airways cabin crew over the Easter holidays appears to have evaporated after the union Unite issued a statement, saying it wanted “families to be able to plan their travel arrangements in confidence”. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:36:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-ba-strike-threat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-ba-strike-threat/ British Airways cabin crew will vote again on possible strike action which could take place over Easter, following the breakdown of talks between the Union unite and airline executives. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:55:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-faces-new-strike-ballot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-faces-new-strike-ballot/ British Airways cabin crew are to vote in a new strike ballot on 22 January, in a move that aims to strengthen trade union Unite’s position during talks with the airline. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:27:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-to-meet-unions-to-avert-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-to-meet-unions-to-avert-strike/ Hopes of a settlement between British Airways and its cabin crew have been raised after the two sides have agreed to meet this week to try to reach a settlement over pay and work conditions. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:38:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/high-court-to-decide-legitimacy-of-ba-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/high-court-to-decide-legitimacy-of-ba-strike/ The High Court has ruled against British Airways cabin crew striking over Christmas, saying unions breached industrial relations law by including members of staff that no longer worked for the airline. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:04:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pm-steps-in-to-resolve-ba-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pm-steps-in-to-resolve-ba-strike/ The Prime Minister has stepped in to try and resolve the BA strike as the beleaguered airline goes to the High Court today to seek a last-minute injunction. Gordon Brown revealed he has spoken to Transport Minister Lord Adonis this morning and pledged that the government would do “everything it can” to resolve the dispute, which is due to start next Tuesday. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:38:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-to-strike-for-12-days-over-christmas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-to-strike-for-12-days-over-christmas/ A million travellers face having their Christmas travel plans wrecked after British Airways cabin crew voted unanimously in favour of strike action. The walk out will start on 22 December, just three days before Christmas, and staff will not return to work until January 2. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:41:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christmas-strikes-loom-for-ba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christmas-strikes-loom-for-ba/ British Airways could round off its “annus horribilus” mired in industrial action. Union insiders are warning that more than 12,000 cabin crew are likely to strike over the Christmas period in protest over job losses and changes to work practices. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:15:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/from-bad-to-worse-for-aer-lingus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/from-bad-to-worse-for-aer-lingus/ The crisis at Aer Lingus has deepened following a double whammy of bad news – the finance director has resigned, and talks with pilots over pay cuts have broken down. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:22:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-vote-over-christmas-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-cabin-crew-vote-over-christmas-strike/ British Airways’ cabin crew began voting today over Christmas strike action in protest against new employment rules that include a two-year pay freeze, reduced holidays and fewer benefits. The ballot, which is open to all BA’s 14,000 cabin crew, closes on December 14 and could result in industrial action starting 21 December. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:19:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-threatened-with-more-strikes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-threatened-with-more-strikes/ Unions representing Spanish airline Iberia’s cabin crew have revealed they will stage eight more days of strikes unless a pay agreement is reached. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:14:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unions-urge-ba-to-avoid-job-cuts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unions-urge-ba-to-avoid-job-cuts/ Following yesterday’s talks with airline management, union leaders representing British Airways workers have urged the company not to impose job cuts, a pay freeze and new terms and conditions, in a bid to avert the threat of strike action. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:45:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-talks-begin-as-unions-threaten-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ba-talks-begin-as-unions-threaten-action/ Talks aimed at averting a strike by British Airways staff over planned job cuts and changes to pay and conditions are due to start later today. The Unite union wrote to all British Airways cabin crew this week, criticising the company’s tactics and highlighting the union’s record on fighting for its members. The move follows BA’s surprise announcement on job cuts, pay deals and working practices. The BA plans are due to be implemented from November 16th. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:16:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/union-threatens-action-over-ba-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/union-threatens-action-over-ba-plans/ The Unite union is writing to all British Airways cabin crew, criticising the company’s tactics and highlighting the union’s record on fighting for its members. The move follows BA’s surprise announcement on job cuts, pay deals and working practices. The BA plans are due to be implemented from November 16th. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:43:13 +0000