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Flybe welcomes BAA Union agreement
Flybe, Europe’s biggest European regional airline today welcomed the news that BAA and Unite had come to an agreement that removes the threat of strike action during the busy summer period.
Unite calls off strikes at BAA
Airport operator BAA and the Unite trade union have reached agreement in a dispute over pay, averting the threat of strike action in the UK later this month. Details of the deal remain confidential, with both parties presently balloting members on the proposed settlement.
Third party comment on the news that BAA has called off strike action
Reacting to the news that BAA have called off strike action, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at www.travelsupermarket.com, said:
Union and BAA continues talks to avert strike
BAA and the union Unite are continuing talks in a bid avert strike action that could result in the closure of six UK airports, including Heathrow, later this month.
BAA strike: AA Travel Insurance comments
AA Travel Insurance has confirmed that travellers affected by the BAA strike action, which could lead to UK airport closures over the peak August Bank Holiday, are covered on their AA travel insurance policies for abandonment or delay, provided the cover was taken out and the holiday booked before the strike action was announced.
BAA strike talks set for Monday
Talks to try to avert a strike at BAA’s six UK airports, including Heathrow, will start on Monday. The negotiations will be brokered by the conciliation service Acas and will take place at an undisclosed location.
Unite members at BAA vote to strike
Holidaymakers in the United Kingdom face a month of uncertainty following a decision by BAA ground staff to vote for industrial action. Strikes could start as soon as August 24th, with disruption possible during the key summer holiday season.
Busiest ever month for London Heathrow
London Heathrow Airport recorded its busiest ever month during July, according to the latest figures released by operator BAA. Some 6.7 million people made a journey through the airport during the month - 3.5 per cent more than last year.
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.
Unite threatens strike action at BAA
With the threat of strike action at British Airways seemingly receding, Unite has confirmed it is to open a new front against the perceived injustices in aviation industry with a strike ballot at airport operator BAA.
BA strike hits BAA traffic
Passenger traffic at BAA airports dropped 1.7 percent in June year-on-year, hit by the series of walkouts by British Airways cabin crew. But air freight, a reliable barometer of the health of world trade, rose 21.7 percent across BAA’s six airports.
Calpers takes stake in Gatwick Airport
United States public pension fund Calpers has taken a significant stake in London’s Gatwick Airport, following a deal with owners Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). The California based group will take a 12.7 per cent stake in a deal reportedly worth $155 million.