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There were hopes of an end to the ongoing dispute between British Airways and its cabin crew on Wednesday as the two sides announced they would commence new talks this week. The airline and the union representing the cabin crew, Unite, said they would return the negotiating table at the Trades Union Congress in London, [...]
(Read More)16th Dec 09
12 chaotic days of Christmas for British Airways passengers
by Natasha Redman
Over a million passengers face Christmas travel chaos after cabin crew from British Airways announced a 12-day strike in a bitter dispute over job cuts, pay and working conditions. The Unite union shocked the airline by announcing a walkout from the 22nd of December to the 2nd of January following a 9 to 1 vote [...]
(Read More)7th Oct 09
BA to sack 1,000 cabin crew, 3,000 move to part time
by Natasha Redman
U.K. flag carrier British Airways said on Tuesday said it would be accepting voluntary redundancy from 1,000 cabin crew and allowing a further 3,000 cabin crew to switch to part-time work, as part of the airline’s push to cut costs and ensure its long-term survival. This takes it a step closer to reaching its target [...]
(Read More)6th Oct 09
European airline pilots take flying hours protest to passengers
by Adam Richards
European airline pilots have launched a campaign for shorter flying hours aimed at passengers by handing out leaflets claiming that crew fatigue may threaten safety. The European Cockpit Association wants to see the EU to adopt recommendations from the Moebus Aviation consultancy that would tighten limits on flying to 13 hours a day from the [...]
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