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IAG lowers annual guidance as British Airways strikes take toll
International Airlines Group has said recent strikes at British Airways cost €137 million. The British Airline Pilots’ Association called members out in strike on September 9th and 10th in a dispute over pay and conditions.
BALPA calls off British Airways strike
The British Airline Pilots Association has called off the next strike scheduled for September 27th in the dispute between British Airways and its pilots. BALPA said the strikes on September 9-10 had demonstrated “the anger and resolve of pilots”.
British Airways pilots walk out on strike for first time
Pilots represented by the British Airline Pilots Association at British Airways have begun a two-day strike. Pilots walked out at midnight in a dispute over pay and conditions – it is the first pilot strike in the history of the airline, which is celebrating its centenary this year.
British Airways pilots likely to strike next week
The British Airline Pilots Association says it could call off proposed strikes set for next week if British Airways agrees to come back to the negotiating table. As it stands, a number of pilots at British Airways will take industrial action on September 9th and 10th.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Flying with Confidence
With around a third of people in the UK professing some fear of flying, aviophobia can be a debilitating burden. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole follows the journey of one sufferer as he seeks overcome his anxiety on the Flying with Confidence course from British Airways
British Airways pilot strike to cause disruption in September
British Airways is preparing to cancel flights on at least five consecutive days in September following the announcement of strike action by pilots. Members of staff represented by the British Airline Pilots Association will take industrial action on September 9th, 10th and 27th in a dispute over pay.
British Airways steps in to replace Virgin Atlantic on Saint Lucia route
Saint Lucia will welcome new flights from the UK next summer, with British Airways to introduce a twice weekly departure. The flights will commence on July 4th and will run through August 29th, 2020.
Ryanair rated worst for customer service in UK
Ryanair has been rated the worst firm for customer service out of 100 popular British brands. Passengers with the low-cost airline were left feeling undervalued by unhelpful staff and miserable complaints handling, new Which? research reveals.
British Airways seeks to improve service with cabin crew iPhones
British Airways will issue all of its 15,000-cabin crew with iPhone XRs to help them offer a more personalised service to the more than 45 million customers that travel with the airline every year.
British Airways partners with Velocys for sustainable jet fuel project
British Airways is one step closer to powering its future fleet with sustainable jet fuel made from rubbish as plans have been submitted to develop Europe’s first household and commercial solid waste to sustainable fuels plant.
First British Airways Airbus A350 prepares for Dubai departure
British Airways’ first A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting long-haul flying to Dubai on September 2nd. The airline took delivery of its newest aircraft featuring its latest generation business class seat, Club Suite, on July 29th.
British Airways to offer virtual relality headsets on New York route
From now until the end of 2019, customers travelling on select flights in First from London Heathrow to New York JFK will be able to enjoy a selection of award-winning films, documentaries and travel programmes in 2D, 3D or 360° formats.