British Airways cabin crew start 48-hour strike at Heathrow January 10, 2017 A two-day strike by some of British Airways' cabin staff may cause disruption at Heathrow today and tomorrow, though the airline has put contingency plans in place. The strike, by 2,900 members of the Unite trade union, is over a pay dispute for members of the mixed fleet. They are workers recruited since 2011 and [...]
British Airways owner IAG names the four startups joining its first accelerator programme Hangar 51 January 9, 2017 From hundreds of applicants, International Airlines Group (IAG) has whittled down the numbers to select four finalists for its first ever accelerator programme. The four startups will take part in Hangar 51, the programme run in association with innovation specialist L Marks. The parent firm of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, invited businesses to pitch [...]
As Tube strike causes chaos for the capital’s commuters, more travel headaches are on the cards January 9, 2017 A 24-hour Tube strike started yesterday evening, marking the first action in a week of more travel turmoil for travellers – and the action could be set to spread. The Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association refused a last-ditch offer yesterday, which had already been dismissed by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union. As a result, [...]
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary: Voters were “lied to” by Brexit campaigners over staying in the Single Market January 8, 2017 Michael O'Leary hasn't shied away from criticism of Brexit, and has warned the impact on the airline industry could be substantial. He said people were promised they could leave the EU and stay in the Single Market. "It's now absolutely clear that they were lied to by the exiters. That offer is not on the [...]
British Airways reassures travellers ahead of next week’s strike but says some Heathrow flights will be affected January 6, 2017 British Airways (BA) has assured customers proposed strike action by the Unite union will have little effect on flights. BA cabin crew announced Tuesday they would hold a 48-hour strike next week due to an ongoing dispute over "poverty pay" with the airline. The strike dates are set for January 10 and 11. After confirming flights from London [...]
It’s official: City Airport really is the only airport in London January 4, 2017 It turns out the City's favourite airport really is the only airport in London – after one of its advertising claims was upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). London City Airport was criticised for being misleading after its assertion in a radio ad that it was "the only airport actually located in the city [...]
British Airways cabin crew to strike for two days from 10 January over pay row January 3, 2017 British Airways (BA) cabin crew will stage a 48-hour strike next week in an ongoing row over "poverty pay" at the airline. Staff from BA's "mixed fleet" crew, which is based at Heathrow and makes up about 15 per cent of the group's total cabin crew, will be involved in the walkout from 10 January. On [...]
Here’s how to book the best deals on summer flights December 31, 2016 It might be freezing and foggy in London, but it's never too early to start thinking about your summer holiday. Or is it? Flight booking data was analysed by travel company Tripsta to find out how British travellers can get the best deals on flights in 2017 during busy travel periods like the summer holidays. These are [...]
FTSE 100 surpasses 2016 highest point to close at record high as miners drive end-of-year gains December 28, 2016 The FTSE 100 surpassed its record highest close on Wednesday as investors started returning to their desks after the Christmas break. London’s blue chip index was one of the top performing indices worldwide as mining stocks drove it above its highest previous close to reach 7,106.08 points. That beat the 7103.98 point close set in April 2015. Sterling's continued [...]
Unite union suspends British Airways cabin crew’s Christmas strike December 22, 2016 British Airways cabin crew has called off its planned Christmas strike, the Unite union has announced. The union said a revised offer by the airline will be put to a ballot of more than 2,000 of its members. "It will be for our members now to decide if British Airways has done enough to meet [...]