News Tag: British Airways
March 12, 2010
Talks aimed at averting industrial action at British Airways (BA) collapsed earlier this week and, as a result, Unit has today announced BA cabin crew members will strike for three days from March 20 and for four days from March 27.
Last month, BA‘s 12,000 cabin crew members voted to take industrial action over cost-cutting measures, which include a ...
Misery for passengers as BA union unveils strike dates
by Kay Murchie
March 11, 2010
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global airline industry is improving, with both passenger and freight numbers expected to grow this year.
In January, the industry body said 2009 saw the biggest decline in air passenger traffic since the aftermath of World War II.
The global economic downturn had a devastating impact on the airline industry, which led to a slump ...
“Blue skies ahead”, say IATA
by Kay Murchie
Possible strike action at BA as talks fail
by Kay Murchie
March 10, 2010
British Airways (BA) is to resume talks with the Unite union about averting industrial action.
BA‘s 12,000 cabin crew members have vowed to take industrial action over cost-cutting measures, which include a pay freeze and a switch to part-time working for thousands of staff.
Cabin crew members were scheduled to take 12 days of strike action over the Christmas ...
BA in talks with union to avert strikes
by Kay Murchie
February 22, 2010
British Airways (BA) passengers will face travel chaos after the airline’s 12,000 cabin crew members voted in favour to take industrial action over cost-cutting measures, which include a pay freeze, a switch to part-time working for thousands of staff and working conditions.
The results of the strike emerged this evening after Len McCluskey, assistant general secretary of ...
BA cabin crew vote in favour of strike action
by Kay Murchie
BA strike ballot result due today
by Kay Murchie
February 19, 2010
The Unite union has been unsuccessful in its High Court action against British Airways (BA) to stop the airline from imposing cost-cutting measures.
The union claimed it was not properly consulted on the measures, which include a pay freeze and a switch to part-time working for 3,000 staff.
BA cabin crew had been set to take industrial ...
Unite fails in High Court bid over BA proposed cuts
by Kay Murchie
February 15, 2010
Shares in British Airways (BA) were up more than 4% this morning after US regulators have given the go-ahead to permit American Airlines and BA to coordinate schedules and share costs.
Preliminary approval of the alliance was approved by the Department of Transportation (DOT) over the weekend.
A combined firm would create the world’s third largest airline and offer lower fares ...
BA shares up on American Airlines alliance
by Kay Murchie
February 5, 2010
British Airways (BA) has today reported a £50 million loss in the three months to December 31 2009, compared with the £122 million it lost in the same period a year earlier.
However, the loss was much less than analysts’ predictions for a £151 million loss.
Meanwhile, the airline posted a surprise £25 million operating profit in the three-month period, against a ...
BA posts £50m loss in Q3
by Kay Murchie
February 2, 2010
The Unite union is in the High Court this week to resolve whether there should be a permanent injunction preventing British Airways (BA) from imposing cost-cutting measures.
Unite previously applied for a High Court injunction to block BA’s plans, but it was unsuccessful .
The airline wants 75% of its crew to accept a pay freeze this year and for 3,000 staff ...
Unite in legal battle with BA
by Kay Murchie
January 20, 2010
British Airways (BA) cabin crew have ruled out industrial strike action for the Easter holidays.
The announcement will be a relief for the 2.5 million people that fly abroad during the Easter period.
Earlier this week, the Unite union said BA cabin crew were to begin a second strike ballot next week raising renewed fears for travellers.
This announcement came after a strike ...
BA rules out Easter travel disruption
by Kay Murchie
January 18, 2010
According to the Unite union, British Airways (BA) cabin crew will begin a second strike ballot next week raising renewed fears for travellers.
The announcement comes after a strike planned for Christmas was declared illegal in a High Court ruling.
However, at the time of the ruling, Unite vowed to hold a fresh ballot if the dispute with BA over ...
BA cabin crew to begin second strike ballot
by Kay Murchie
December 17, 2009
The 12-day strike planned by British Airways (BA) cabin crew over Christmas has been averted after it was declared illegal in a High Court ruling.
The ruling will be welcomed by thousands of passengers who were planning to fly over the festive period.
Mrs Justice Laura Cox ruled that the cabin crew's union, Unite, had not correctly included the votes ...
British Airways wins High Court injunction, strike cancelled
by Kay Murchie
December 16, 2009
In a bid to prevent the 12-day strike planned by cabin crew over Christmas, British Airways (BA) is to take legal action to prevent what could cause misery for millions of passengers this festive season.
The Unite union has called a walkout from December 22 to January 2 in a dispute over working conditions, jobs and pay.
On ...
British Airways to take legal action to prevent Christmas strike
by Kay Murchie
December 15, 2009
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is forecasting big losses for the airline industry next year but added that "the worst is likely behind us".
According to the industry body, airlines will suffer losses of $5.6 billion (£3.5 billion) in 2010 - an increase from the $3.8 billion it originally predicted.
IATA said that European airlines are ...
More woes for airline industry as losses to soar in 2010
by Kay Murchie
November 16, 2009
British Airways (BA) cabin crew are set to cast their vote on whether strike action will take place.
The Unite trade union is predicting that 14,000 air stewards and stewardesses will vote in favour of strike action over the Christmas period in a dispute over cost-cutting measures.
The measures include a two-year pay freeze for cabin crew, reduced holidays ...
BA cabin crew set to cast vote on strike action
by Kay Murchie
November 13, 2009
It has been confirmed that British Airways (BA) and Spanish airline Iberia have reached a preliminary merger agreement.
Merger talks took place between both companies yesterday and the deal is understood to give Iberia 45% and BA 55% of a newly merged company.
The combined firm would create Europe’s third largest airline and have 419 aircraft flying to 205 destinations. ...
BA and Iberia reach preliminary merger deal
by Kay Murchie
November 12, 2009
British Airways (BA) and Spanish airline Iberia are set to merge following talks at both companies.
Earlier today, BA said: "Further to recent market speculation, British Airways confirms that the British Airways and Iberia Boards are holding separate meetings today, 12 November, to consider a potential transaction.”
However, according to reports in Spanish newspaper, El Pais, Iberia agreed the new airline will ...
BA shares up on Iberia merger talks
by Kay Murchie
November 9, 2009
The global economic downturn has forced many airlines out of business as fewer people are travelling by air and Irish airline, Aer Lingus, is no exception.
According to the carrier, long-haul numbers plummeted 13% in the three months to September with sales falling by 9.7% in the same period.
However, the number of short-haul passengers was up 10% during the three month ...
Aer Lingus hit by dwindling passenger numbers
by Kay Murchie
