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British Airways traffic “steady” despite strike fears
British Airways passenger figures held steady in the peak month of August despite fears that the airline’s ongoing cabin crew dispute could cause widespread travel disruption. The airline carried 3,154,000 passengers in August 2010, only 3,000 shy of the 3,157,000 in August 2009.
Unite considers strikes over ‘bullying’
Unite has mooted the possibility of further strike action over the Christmas period as part of an ongoing dispute with British Airways. Allegations of bullying during previous strikes have prompted the latest call, with cabin crew scheduled to meet early next week to discuss their next move.
British Airways CEO addresses The Caribbean on autumn visit to the region
Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways, is to give the keynote address at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) leadership strategy conference in Barbados between October 9-12th.
World’s most punctual airlines revealed
SAS Scandinavian Airlines was Europe’s most on-time airline this summer for the second year in a row, while Ryanair has been revealed as more punctual than British Airways, according to new figures from airline punctuality specialist Flightstats.
BA relaxes “discriminatory” seating policy
British Airways has changed its seating policy for unaccompanied minors after a business travellers sued the airline for making him “feel like a child molester” after being seated next to a child he did not know.
Book with British Airways for best chance of upgrade, says Skyscanner
Recent figures from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have shown that flying Business Class is on the increase.
Lift off for global premium aviation
The number of airline passengers travelling in premium class increased in June as the global economic recovery gains momentum, the airline industry body IATA has said.
BA reaches agreement with unions
British Airways has reached an agreement in principle with Unite and GMB trade unions, potentially ending a long-running dispute with ground crew at the airline. Staffing arrangements have been under review since 2009 as the British flag-carrier seeks to cut costs, with the unions recommending members accept the latest offer.
British Airways announces Cape Town as passengers’ favourite destination
British Airways (BA) has announced that BA passengers worldwide have identified Cape Town as their favourite destination.
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.
BA sinks deeper into the red
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.
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.