As we start to see the easing of restrictions into the new normal we look at which UK airlines have said they plan to start flying again and when. A number of airlines have recently issued updates on their plans and here is what we know so far. British Airways [read more]
Unite, the Union representing Engineers, Cabin Crew and Ground Staff at British Airways have launched a campaign to highlight what it calls the “BA Betrayal” The campaign got underway with the BA Betrayal campaign being light painted on landmarks and iconic buildings including the Angel of the North, Marble Arch [read more]
British Airways is to begin a consultation process as it seeks to cut hundreds of jobs at its Engineering bases in Wales. BA originally said that up to 1000 jobs could be shed but Welsh Economy Minister Ken Skates has said the figure would be nearer 400. British Airways currently [read more]
The first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner for British Airways is due to arrive at London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) on Thursday 21st May at around 8 am (local). The extended version of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be used on the London to Atlanta route and offers a 25% fuel saving on the [read more]
Unite, the Union representing British Airways Engineers, Cabin Crew, Ground and Call Centre Staff has told members that the airline has no “honest intention” to consult on planned job losses. Last week International Airlines Group (IAG), which owns British Airways, CEO Willie Walsh rebuked calls from MP’s to put the [read more]
British Airways’ (BA/BAW) parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed that it is to press ahead with the planned cuts to thousands of Pilots, Cabin Crew and Ground staff despite the UK Government extending the furlough scheme until October. Transport Select Committee Chair Huw Merriman MP and Chris Loder [read more]
British Airways (BA/BAW) and Qatar Airways (QR/QTR) have been given the green light to create a joint venture on flights between Australia and Europe & the UK. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACC) has given its approval for the two airlines to coordinates flights on those routes and it [read more]
International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Willie Walsh is to appear before the Transport Select Committee next week to face questions on British Airways handling of the current global crisis. Mr Walsh will appear before the committee on the 11th May at 10am although it isnt clear whether he will appear [read more]
With the news that Virgin Atlantic is retiring its remaining 7 Boeing 747-400 Jumbo Jets its a very real possibility that we could come out of this pandemic with none of the type left in the UK fleet. The once exulted “Queen of the Skies” was the airliner of choice [read more]
In a communication to its members, the Unite union has said it is concerned about the mental health of its members after being alerted that some staff feel the only way out is to “end it” so their family can benefit from a death in service payout. It comes after [read more]
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