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Unite seeks end to BA dispute as strike looms
The Unite union is set to present a number of alternative cost-cutting proposals to British Airways, in a last ditch effort to prevent industrial action at the airline. If rejected by BA, Unite is expected to confirm strike dates next week.
BA trains 1,000 taskforce to break strike
British Airways has unveiled plans to break potential industrial action, led by a task force of 1,000 trained volunteers to replace feuding cabin crew. Chief executive, Willie Walsh, said he would also hire up to 23 fully-crewed planes from a charter company to help run flights out of Heathrow.
British Airways traffic and capacity statistics - February 2010
In February 2010 traffic, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres, rose by 1.1 per cent on February 2009.
British Airways increases number of flights to Spain
British Airways has announced it is adding to its Spanish routes portfolio from London City Airport.
BA employee held in terror probe
A 30-year-old British Airways employee is being held by police on suspicion of fundraising for terrorism. Police confirmed a man was arrested in Newcastle over the weekend, but it is believed the suspect had no access to sensitive information at the airline.
BA trains strike-breaking crew on “ghost flights”
British Airways is operating “ghost flights” to train ground staff as cabin crew in order to minimise the potential disruption should strikes go ahead next month. Flights are operating from Heathrow to Cardiff and Glasgow to allow them to gain experience in the air, with colleagues pretending to be passengers.
British Airways invests £100 million to set a new standard for First-class travel
British Airways’ new First took off February 10, 2010 on a Boeing 777 bound for Chicago, The Windy City.
Strike delayed at British Airways as talks continue
The Unite union has declined to set a date for strike action at British Airways, as officials continue talks with the British flag-carrier. However, unions maintain industrial action will follow should talks fail.
Celebrity Cruises - BA strike reaction
With the announcement yesterday that British Airways cabin crew have voted in favour of industrial action be assured that Celebrity Cruises will be monitoring the situation very closely.
Profits tumble at Iberia as domestic demand falters
Spanish flag-carrier Iberia has reported a full-year loss for the first time in 13-years. The airline has been hit by volatile oil prices, falling demand for premium travel and a recession in domestic markets.
BA strike: Three quarters of Brits not backing cabin crew
The travelling public is firmly behind British Airways in its dispute with striking cabin crew, new research from Cheapflights UK reveals.
Pay dispute sees British Airways back in court
British Airways is set to return to court in the latest stage of a long running battle with staff over the calculation of holiday pay. Unions argue BA is required to include staff allowances in the calculation – a claim the airline rejects.