British Airways News
BA chairman to bid for Tote
British Airways chairman, Martin Broughton, has entered the fray in the bidding for the Tote, ahead of the bidding deadlines for the British betting and pools business.
British Airways increases flights to Cancun shortly after new route launched
British Airways recently announced that it is to increase the number of scheduled flights it operates to Cancun in Mexico to three a week following its popularity with customers.
British Airways announces new flights to Marrakech
British Airways is to launch new services to Marrakech from London Gatwick next year in direct competition with low cost carriers.
Flybe announces intention to float
Regional airline Flybe has confirmed it will seek a stock market flotation, with an approximate value of £60 million. The airline – which brands itself as the largest regional carrier in Europe – specialises in short-hop flights around the UK lasting less than an hour.
BA attacks ‘dysfunctional’ Unite
British Airways has branded Unite “dysfunctional” as the trade union confirmed it would ballot members over further industrial action at the airline. In a move designed to disrupt publicity around the merger of BA and Spanish flag-carrier Iberia, Unite said a ballot would begin in seven days.
British Airways announces new flights to San Diego California
British Airways has announced that it will commence non-stop daily flights to San Diego from London Heathrow as a first benefit of the official launch of the new joint business agreement with American Airlines and Iberia.
Shareholders approve BA merger deal
Shareholders in British Airways have voted to approve a proposed merger with Spanish flag-carrier Iberia. The move will create Europe’s second-largest carrier – behind Air France-KLM - with a market value of around £4.5bn.
British Airways launches new route from London City to Chambery
British Airways is extending its route network from London City Airport this winter with a new flight from London to Chambery, the gateway to the French Alps.
Unite lashes out at BA following suspension
Tensions were again rising in the battle between British Airways and Unite earlier today following the suspension of a member of cabin crew. The British flag-carrier allegedly suspended Ms Andrea Molton following attempts to collect Christmas money for fellow employees presently suspended following strike action earlier in the year.
BA brings Panama closer
With the recent announcement by British Airways CEO Willie Walsh of twice weekly flights between London and San Juan (Puerto Rico) from March 2011, the number of British travellers to Panama is expected to increase in 2011.
Unite elects hardline candidate ahead of BA battle
The mastermind of the Unite action against British Airways, Len McCluskey, has been elected to lead the union following a ballot. Unite recently rejected the latest contract offer from the airline, with the battle expected to see further industrial unrest during the winter.
Fresh strike fears at BA as Unite cancels ballot
Fears of fresh strike action at British Airways are increasing today after the Untie union suspended a proposed ballot of cabin crew members. Despite recently acknowledging the offer on the table from the airline was probably the “best available”, Unite leaders have decided they are unable to recommend the proposal to members.