Sepla, the union representing Iberia pilots has rejected the proposed restructuring plan presented by the airline and called on the company to unwind its merger with British Airways. IAG, the holding company for the tie-up between BA and Iberia, last week unveiled a plan that calls for 4,500 layoffs, about 23% of the workforce, and salary cuts for pilots on …
BA to increase fuel surcharge on long-haul flights
BA is to increase its fuel surcharge on long-haul flights by £10 as from Thursday, although people who have already booked flights will be exempt. How generous.
Maybe a not so Happy Easter for UK travellers
Travel chaos in the UK at the moment as British Airways cabin crew have begin strike action that will cause severe disruption to flights for the next three days. Talks between the airline and the Unite union, which represents the crew, collapsed on Friday. The cabin crew are striking over pay and working conditions. While the Unite union apparently agree that …
Bye bye BA sarnies
British Airways is set to scrap all meals, except breakfast, on short-haul flights, namely flights of two-and-a-half hours or less. On short-haul flights after 10:00, only drinks and snacks will be served and there will be no option to buy food. Instead of the traditional sandwiches usually handed out on short-haul flights, passengers will get a bag of nuts or …