Less Ads, More Data, More Tools Register for FREE

UPDATE 1-British Airways close to reversing decision on scrapping Gatwick flights- Telegraph

Sun, 03rd Oct 2021 23:58

(Adds details, background)

Oct 3 (Reuters) - British Airways is set to reverse its
decision to scrap short-haul flights from Gatwick airport, the
Telegraph reported https://bit.ly/3Fcs3VH on Sunday.

Executives of trade union Balpa will take a new pay deal to
pilots after re-opening talks last week in the hope that they
will support rapid changes at Gatwick airport, the Telegraph
report added.

British Airways, owned by London-listed IAG,
announced its plans to scrap short-haul operations in London on
Sept. 23, citing pilots' rejection of its plan to set up a
low-cost unit.

"While we have been actively pursuing alternative uses for
our slots, last week Balpa asked us to resume discussions. These
talks were constructive, addressed key concerns and have secured
the efficiencies required," a spokesperson for British Airways
told the Telegraph.

British Airways did not immediately respond to request for a
comment.
(Reporting by Nishit Jogi in Bengaluru; Editing by Daniel
Wallis and Lisa Shumaker)

Related Shares

More News
31 May 2024 11:46

Ryanair, Easyjet and others fined for cabin luggage fees

MADRID, May 31 (Reuters) - Spanish authorities have slapped fines on budget airlines Ryanair, easyJet , Vueling and Volotea totalling 150 million e...

31 May 2024 08:55

Ryanair, others fined 150 mln euros in Spain for cabin luggage fees, SER radio reports

MADRID, May 31 (Reuters) - Budget airlines Ryanair , easyJet, Vueling and privately owned Volotea have been fined 150 million euros ($162.30 million...

16 May 2024 06:00

How easyJet's bet on holidays paid off

LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - EasyJet's big bets on package holidays and better-located airports are helping it win customers, its CEO and investors sa...

14 May 2024 06:27

UK ministers, companies visit Saudi Arabia to boost trade ties

(Alliance News) - UK Cabinet ministers are visiting Saudi Arabia in a bid to bolster trade links with the kingdom amid reports that Riyadh authorised ...

13 May 2024 15:36

London close: Stocks take a breather after last week's surge

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended the day in negative territory on Monday, with investors taking a breather following a six-day winning ...

Login to your account

Don't have an account? Click here to register.

Quickpicks are a member only feature

Login to your account

Don't have an account? Click here to register.