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Ryanair management have failed to respond to demands from regional pilot groups over pay and conditions and are now staging an effective “white strike” or work to rule. Representatives from Ryanair’s European pilot federation gave the ultimatum to the company in a letter (pictured) with a deadline of 22nd September. [read more]

This Saturday sees the 2nd Thomas Cook pilots strike in the ongoing dispute over pay. It has been called by members of the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) as no agreement has been reached between the Union and Thomas Cook despite lengthy talks via arbitrators, ACAS. Expressing frustration at Thomas [read more]

This Saturday sees the 2nd Thomas Cook pilots strike in the ongoing dispute over pay. It has been called by members of the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) as no agreement has been reached between the Union and Thomas Cook despite lengthy talks via arbitrators, ACAS. Expressing frustration at Thomas [read more]

IAG, the parent company of British Airways as well as Iberia, Aer Lingus & Vueling, has apparently tabled a bid for Air Berlin according to Handelsblatt, the German business paper. It’s not known what parts IAG is bidding for and what price it’s offering. The IAG group already has two [read more]

Sunseekers wanting to discover paradise next year will now have even more choice as British Airways launches direct flights to the Seychelles, one of the world’s most desirable holiday destinations. From March 24th, 2018 customers will be able to fly direct from Heathrow Terminal 5 to the Seychelles, making British [read more]

Eastern Airways’ flights from Cardiff Airport are now bookable at Flybe.com thanks to the new five-year franchise agreement that will see Eastern flights carry Flybe flight codes from 29 October 2017. Passengers making bookings for travel on or after 29 October can now book directly via Flybe.com. Those booking for [read more]

Engineering company Morson Projects has today announced it has recruited 14 experienced aviation engineers who previously worked for Marshall Aviation Services. Marshall Aviation Services closed their operation at Broughton in Flintshire earlier this year caused the loss of around 140 jobs at the North Wales site. The announcement by Morson Projects [read more]

The current pilot crisis is deepening for Ryanair as crews have rejected a financial offer by the budget airline to work through holidays. The offer, equivalent to €12,000, was rejected by Pilots across Ryanair’s bases who in turn have demanded better pay and working conditions. The current crisis is being officially [read more]