Tag: cabin crew

BA and union finally end bitter dispute

BA and union finally end bitter dispute

British Airways (BA) and the Unite union have finally come to an agreement to end their bitter dispute – which has been ongoing since November 2009. The agreement means the threat of strike action has been lifted. Cabin crew were involved in a bitter dispute with the airline for more than 18 months over cost-cutting [...]

BA strike: Union members consider offer

BA strike: Union members consider offer

The long-running dispute between the Unite union and British Airways (BA) could come to an end following talks to avert further industrial action. Union members are understood to be meeting later today which could lead to an offer. Cabin crew have been involved in a bitter dispute with the airline since November 2009 over cost-cutting [...]

BA cabin crew could strike during Easter period

BA cabin crew could strike during Easter period

British Airways (BA) cabin crew have voted in favour of fresh strike action – with the possibility of an Easter walkout. However, while the dates have yet to be announced, there is speculation that industrial action could take place around the Royal Wedding on April 29. The latest ballot (which is the fourth in less [...]

Further strike action at British Airways

Further strike action at British Airways

The merger between British Airways and Spanish airline, Iberia, was completed today – creating Europe’s second largest airline. However, the deal will no doubt be overshadowed by the news that British Airways cabin crew have voted to strike again, the Unite union confirmed today. Unite said its members voted by 5,751 to 1,579 to take [...]

BA cabin crew to be balloted next week

BA cabin crew to be balloted next week

It has been confirmed by the Unite union that members of British Airways (BA) cabin crew will be balloted next week, raising fears for further strikes in the New Year. Cabin crew have been involved in a 22-month-old dispute with the airline over cost-cutting measures, which include a pay freeze, a switch to part-time working [...]

Further strikes expected at BA as crew face further ballot

Further strikes expected at BA as crew face further ballot

Members of British Airways (BA) cabin crew are to be balloted again as the long-running dispute with the airline continues over cost-cutting measures. The Unite union claims BA refuses to reinstate travel perks, which were stripped from members during a strike in March. So far, cabin crew members have held 22 days of strikes which [...]

British Airways hit by ash cloud and strikes

British Airways hit by ash cloud and strikes

British Airways (BA) today announced losses widened after the airline was hit by disruption from the volcanic ash cloud and cabin crew strikes. The company said pre-tax losses widened 10.8% to £164 million for the three months to the end of June, compared with the £148 million loss it made in the same period a [...]

Further strikes looming as BA cabin crew reject latest offer

Further strikes looming as BA cabin crew reject latest offer

There are fresh concerns for more strikes at British Airways (BA) after cabin crew yet again rejected the airline’s offer to end their bitter row over cost-cutting measures. However, there was a low turnout for ballot, which “encouraged” the airline with less than half of the 11,000 members balloted by the Unite union casting a [...]

BA makes new offer to cabin crew to prevent further strike action

BA makes new offer to cabin crew to prevent further strike action

The Unite union last week announced plans to ballot its 12,000 cabin crew members on Tuesday, however, it will now be postponed following an offer from British Airways (BA). So far, cabin crews have held 22 days of strikes after being involved in a long-running dispute with the airline over cost-cutting measures, which include a [...]

Summer travel chaos looming as BA union prepares fresh strike ballot

Summer travel chaos looming as BA union prepares fresh strike ballot

Fresh strike action is looming at British Airways (BA) after the Unite union has announced plans to ballot its 12,000 cabin crew members next week, unless the long-running dispute is resolved. So far, cabin crews have held 22 days of strikes after being involved in a long-running dispute with the airline over cost-cutting measures, which [...]

BA and union talks collapse again

BA and union talks collapse again

The latest meeting between British Airways (BA) and the Unite union, designed to come to an agreement about strike action has yet again failed, according to the ACAS conciliation service. The fresh talks came a week after the union, which represents BA cabin crew, confirmed a fresh ballot for its members, suggesting further industrial action [...]

BA boss turns down bonus

BA boss turns down bonus

British Airways (BA) chief executive, Willie Walsh, has rejected a bonus worth £334,000. The news comes just one day after the final series of cabin crew strikes ended. This is the second consecutive year that Mr Walsh has turned down a bonus, and in its annual report, the company said no-one would receive a cash [...]

BA cabin crew prepare for new strike ballot

BA cabin crew prepare for new strike ballot

The Unite union, which represents British Airways (BA) cabin crew, has confirmed a fresh ballot for its members, suggesting further industrial action at the airline. The news comes as cabin crew stage their final day of a series of strikes. The strikes took place on: 24-28 May, 30 May-3 June and 5-9 June. The fresh [...]

Strikes commence at BA as last-minute talks collapse

Strikes commence at BA as last-minute talks collapse

British Airways (BA) cabin crew will embark on a five-day strike today after eleventh-hour talks collapsed. Over the weekend, the Unite union’s joint general secretary, Tony Woodley, offered to cancel the latest strikes if travel perks for cabin crew were reinstated. However a spokesperson for BA said: “We have already offered to reinstate travel concessions [...]

Further blow for BA as it posts record annual loss

Further blow for BA as it posts record annual loss

British Airways, which is facing fresh strikes over the next few weeks, has today reported a record £531 million annual loss. The latest results, which cover the 12-month period to the end of March, include the estimated £40 million loss from the cabin crew strikes which took place during the month. However, they do not [...]

BA strikes resume next Monday

BA strikes resume next Monday

It was announced today that the Unite union was victorious in appealing against an injunction, which prevented British Airways (BA) cabin crew from taking industrial action this week. However, the union has today said it will commence a series of five-day strikes starting Monday, unless an agreement can be reached. Cabin crew have been involved [...]

BA union Unite threaten summer of strikes

BA union Unite threaten summer of strikes

On Monday night, it was announced that British Airways (BA) was successful in preventing the latest series of strikes by its cabin crew staff. Mr Justice McCombe of the High Court ruled in favour of the airline and said the decision was based on a technicality. However, the Unite union described the decision “an absolute [...]

BA seeking High Court injunction to prevent further cabin crew strikes

BA seeking High Court injunction to prevent further cabin crew strikes

Last week, the Unite union announced cabin crew members at British Airways (BA) will strike for four separate five-day strikes in May and June. The further industrial action comes after Unite members rejected a fresh deal for cabin crew earlier this month. Unite said 81% of the cabin crew it represents voted against BA’s offer, [...]

BA cabin crew to strike again next week

BA cabin crew to strike again next week

The Unite union has today announced cabin crew members at British Airways (BA) will strike for four separate five-day strikes in May and June. The further industrial action comes after Unite members rejected a fresh deal for cabin crew earlier this month. Unite said 81% of the cabin crew it represents voted against BA’s offer [...]

Further strikes possible at BA as cabin crew reject offer

Further strikes possible at BA as cabin crew reject offer

The Unite union has said more strikes are possible at British Airways after it “strongly recommended” cabin crew members to reject the latest offer from the airline in a ballot. The offer from BA was aimed at ending a long-running dispute over cost-cutting measures, which include a pay freeze and a switch to part-time working [...]