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bmi adds 4,500 seats to help BA customers affected by second phase of strike
bmi, British Midland International, has added 4,500 seats to its normal Heathrow flight schedule to help BA customers affected by the four day strike starting at midnight on Friday 26 March.
BA schedule announcement
British Airways has expanded its flight schedules for Unite’s strike period of March 27, 28, 29, 30 because of the increased numbers of cabin crew wishing to work as normal.
Striking workers lose travel perks at BA
Members of cabin crew involved in strike action over the weekend will lose their travel perks, British Airways has confirmed. Chief executive Willie Walsh issued a statement before the three day strike, warning staff they may jeopardise the entitlement to free or heavily discounted travel if they took part in the industrial action.
British Airways goes on offensive ahead of strike
British Airways has launched its offensive against the second planned strike by the Unite union, stating it has expanded planned flight schedules as crew return to work. Cew are expected to walk out for four days in the second of two planned strikes on Saturday.
Media reporting of British Airways operation
“Some media reports on our flight operations during the period of Unite’s strike have appeared to give equal weight to information we have issued as to claims made by Unite.”
British Airways services returning to normal
British Airways is seeking to return to a normal schedule this morning, following three days of industrial action by cabin crew. Both sides of the dispute are claiming victory, with disagreement centred on the number of flights the British flag-carrier was able to operate during the strike.
British Airways latest statement
Our contingency plans are continuing to work well on Sunday morning around the world.
bmi adds 5,000 seats to help BA customers
London Heathrow’s second largest airline bmi has added 5,000 seats to its normal Heathrow flight schedule to help BA customers affected by the three day strike which starts at midnight tonight.
BA strike continues as talks stall
British Airways has warned of further delays and cancellations this week as the cabin crew strike rolls into a third day with no signs of an end to the dispute that is costing the troubled flag carrier tens of millions.
BA strike set for tomorrow as talks fail
Cabin crew at British Airways will strike tomorrow, following the collapse of last minute talks between the airline and the Unite trade union. In a development described as “deeply regrettable” by BA chief Willie Walsh, Unite members will walk out for three days.
Last ditch BA talks enter second day
Showdown talks to avoid strike action at British Airways have entered a second day, with unions “optimistic” a deal can be reached in time. Cabin crew at the British flag-carrier are due to begin three days of industrial action tomorrow, with a further four days of strikes planned from March 27th.
Industrial Action at British Airways is just the start of an increasingly bitter dispute at BA
As controversy continues with politicians and the PM condemning the walk out of BA Cabin Crew this weekend, Andy Cook of Marshall-James, says cool heads and common sense are absolutely paramount in order for BA and UNITE to reach an amicable deal.