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British Airways tells passengers not to turn up at airports, as airline's biggest ever strike begins
British Airways has told its passengers not to turn up at airports as the biggest strike action in the airline’s 100 year history begins on Monday. More than 1,500 flights have been cancelled as the company was accused of bullying its own staff by union bosses, who warned they could continue the action until the end of the year. Some 280,000 people will be affected by the strike which is set to continue on Tuesday, costing BA £80m in lost revenue. (www.yahoo.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
A prolonged strike will engender an alternative business plan as dividing into different smaller airlines. They can divide into long haul and European. The parent company already owns a low cost airline and resources can be shifted to it. They can do this through a bankruptcy filing from which they can extract themselves with the new business plan.
Lol. BA was formed from EXACTLY that concept back in the early 70s - British European Airways (BEA) and BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation).
And in case you hadn’t noticed, this is an EU company. They don’t have Chap. 11 bankruptcy protection. That’s an American get out of jail card. The Brits don’t do things like that.
And in case you hadn’t noticed, this is an EU company. They don’t have Chap. 11 bankruptcy protection. That’s an American get out of jail card. The Brits don’t do things like that.
What, if any, accommodations have been instituted by BA for existing paid reservations under British law?
I’m sure you’ll find something on their website and also various aviation forums.
Remember the purpose of a labor union - to extract the most pay and benefits from the employer in exchange for the least amount of work. That's it, that's what unions do.
WOW, are you kidding me, what about keeping them employing children, what about forcing employees to work beyond the scope of federal regulations. What about firing people just because they didn’t work overtime on Christmas Day. I’m starting to think that this is not a program I want to be affiliated with, considering the kind of comments I have heard from this one particular thread.
Why don't you go work for amazon, and then educate us about unions?
Hmm.....I thought it was the other way around! What does willie wonky and Alex Cruz make annually? Care to report that? Oh, and how much profit have BA made the past 5-6 years? Let’s see some other facts, too, not just blanket statements. Remember, this is the FIRST ever pilots strike for this airline in 100 years. Get real.