British Airways cabin crew begin strike vote
The ballot closes on 22 February and the earliest possible strike date is 1 March. British Airways cabin crew begin voting today in a strike ballot that could ground the airline in the run-up to Easter. The Unite trade union is polling around 12,000 crew members over staffing cuts, after a vote for a 12-day walkout over Christmas was thrown...
British and Iberia deal eyes future consolidation
British Airways’ merger with Spain’s Iberia will give the two loss-making airlines the scale they need to ride out recession and compete with larger European rivals Lufthansa and Air France. The agreement, which will create a group with a combined market value of $7 billion if it goes through next year, ends the British carrier’s...
British Airways flies as its board considers Iberia merger
British Airways’ shares are soaring – up 7% at the moment – as the airline confirmed its board is meeting today to consider a merger with Spain’s Iberia. At the same time Iberia is holding a separate meeting, prompting speculation that a deal is imminent after months of negotiation. BA pointed out that “no decisions...
British Airways:”Strike talk is premature”
British Airways boss Willie Walsh has urged passengers to make Christmas bookings with the airline, despite the growing threat of a crippling cabin crew strike during the festive season. Willie Walsh said trade union warnings of industrial action were premature and the airline was still prepared to hold discussions despite the carrier’s...
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