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Thousands left stranded by BA strike
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
Record losses at British Airways
British Airways has reported a record financial loss of £531 million for 2010, as strike action and a fall in business class travel both take a toll. However, the airline was able to stem losses, with costs cut by £1 billion over the year, including a £600 million cut in the cost of fuel.
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.
New ash flight rules set to come into force
New measures developed by the Civil Aviation Authority are due to come into force today in an effort to reduce disruption caused by volcanic ash. Following talks between airlines, regulators, and aircraft manufacturers, the CAA has developed a new Time Limited Zone, allowing aircraft to fly through higher volumes of ash for shorter periods.
Unite to appeal against BA decision
Unite has branded a High Court decision declaring planned British Airways cabin crew strikes illegal “an absolute disgrace” and launched an appeal. The trade union will present its case to the Appeal Court today following a decision by Mr Justice McCombe on Monday.
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.
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”.
BA to operate at least half of services through strikes
British Airways plans to run at least half its services from Heathrow during the scheduled cabin crew strike next week. It has also made arrangements with more than 50 other carriers to allow its customers disrupted by the five-day walk-out to rebook with them.
More BA strike misery for customers
The latest strike news from Unite is not good for customers or for tour operators, states John Tangney, spokesperson for Aviation Affairs for the 140-strong Association of Independent Tour Operators (www.aito.com), which jointly carry around one million passengers annually.
Editor’s Blog: United they fall
Following a ballot of members, the Unite union has called for 20 days of strikes during May and June – with the spring half-term and May Bank Holiday hit. But could this latest industrial action mark the end of their long running dispute with British Airways? Breaking Travel News Junior Editor Chris O’Toole takes a look.
BA optimistic in Unite battle
British Airways has remained bullish today, following the announcement of 20 days of strike action at the airline during May and June. The airline confirmed all departures from London Gatwick and City airports would operate as normal, while a “substantial” service would operate from Heathrow.
Unite announce further strike dates at BA
The Unite union has confirmed 20 further days of industrial action at British Airways following a dramatic escalation in its ongoing battle with the airline. The first strike will begin on May 22nd with subsequent five day strikes beginning every six days in order to maximise disruption to passengers.