EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic ban alcohol on all flights to limit contact amid coronavirus Some major airlines will not alcohol on certain flights due to coronavirus EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic say no alcohol will be sold on all flights this summer British Airways will keep selling it on long-haul flights but not on short-haul ones … Read more
British Airways’ treatment of staff ‘is a national disgrace’, claim MPs as they accuse airline of a ‘taking advantage’ of coronavirus crisis by cutting up to 12,000 jobs The Commons Transport Select Committee announced BA have cut 12,000 jobs The aviation company also received £35million from furloughing 22,000 staff Tory MP Huw Merriman said it … Read more
British Airways’ treatment of staff ‘is a national disgrace’, claim MPs as they accuse airline of a ‘taking advantage’ of coronavirus crisis by cutting up to 12,000 jobs The Commons Transport Select Committee announced BA have cut 12,000 jobs The aviation company also received £35million from furloughing 22,000 staff Tory MP Huw Merriman said it … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Ministers have been hit with an unprecedented joint legal action by UK airlines infuriated by plans to impose a two-week quarantine period on travellers entering Britain. British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair have joined forces to argue that the measure is illegal on the grounds that it is discriminatory, irrational and disproportionate. The carriers say that … Read more
British Airways, Ryanair and easyJet SUE the government over ‘irrational and disproportionate’ 14-day quarantine rules Ministers have been hit with an unprecedented joint legal action by UK airlines British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair have joined forces to argue that the measure is illegal on the grounds that it is discriminatory and irrational Airlines argue … Read more
The boss of British Airways may launch a legal challenge against the government’s ‘irrational’ 14-day quarantine. Chief Executive of IAG Willie Walsh said there had been no consultation with the industry prior to the rule change and he was reviewing possible action with lawyers. It comes after BA boycotted a meeting between the Home Secretary and the … Read more
Heathrow’s chief railed against the quarantine place today warning there is a danger of the ‘health pandemic becoming an unemployment pandemic’. Home Secretary Priti Patel today insisted that a 14-day quarantine for UK arrivals is ‘essential to save lives’ – but confessed it would hit businesses hard. She defied a significant Conservative revolt to tell … Read more
Ministers have been sent a list of 45 countries to prioritise for quarantine-free ‘air bridges’, it emerged last night. Airlines drew up the index last week at the request of the Government amid mounting fury over ‘unenforceable’ plans for a 14-day quarantine imposed on all arrivals. The list, agreed by airlines including British Airways, Easyjet … Read more
British Airways are set to lay off thousands of cabin crew and then re-hire them on half pay as part of a huge restructure, a letter to staff has revealed. IAG chief executive Willie Walsh confirmed last week that a consultation on 12,000 job cuts will still go ahead despite the Government extending its furlough … Read more