BA Betrayal on the Houses of Parliament
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Union launches BA Betrayal campaign

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 Maintenance Cardiff (Image: Aviation Media Agency)
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British Airways to cut hundreds of job in Wales

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]

Outgoing IAG CEO Willie Walsh (Image: IAG)
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BA Group Chief to appear before Ministers

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]

British Airways Boeing 747-400 showing the Oneworld logo at Cardiff Airport, All BA 747s have now been retired. (Image: UK Aviation Media)
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Could coronavirus kill the UK fleet of 747’s

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]