David
Yes, there is some info HERE from the Unite union, but for copyright reasons we are unable to reproduce it on our pages.
David
David
Union bosses hit out at BA ‘macho management'
The boss of the cabin crew union embroiled in a dispute with British Airways, which is set to ground flights for 12 days over Christmas, has hit out at the airline's ‘macho management'.
Unite union joint general secretaries Tony Woodley and Derek Simpson said Christmas travel on BA is being "held hostage by a macho management which prefers imposition and confrontation, or even litigation, to negotiation".
The claims come despite BA chief executive Willie Walsh saying he is prepared to meet the union at any time to resolve the dispute while also seeking a legal injunction in an attempt to prevent the strike.
The union bosses said: "Last Friday we offered to suspend any industrial action and declare a ‘pause for peace' if the company would only agree to suspend its imposition of new terms and conditions on cabin crew.
"Willie Walsh turned this offer down flat. Confrontation, not negotiation, is his approach, even though an industrial dispute will cost the company vastly more money than his projected savings from attacking cabin crew conditions."
They added: "If British Airways want to get Christmas back on schedule, and values its relations with its own core employees, it will now take up our offer - suspend the imposition of contractual changes and we will suspend the strike.
"That is the choice - a pause for peace or madhouse macho management."
With permission from Travelmole
The boss of the cabin crew union embroiled in a dispute with British Airways, which is set to ground flights for 12 days over Christmas, has hit out at the airline's ‘macho management'.
Unite union joint general secretaries Tony Woodley and Derek Simpson said Christmas travel on BA is being "held hostage by a macho management which prefers imposition and confrontation, or even litigation, to negotiation".
The claims come despite BA chief executive Willie Walsh saying he is prepared to meet the union at any time to resolve the dispute while also seeking a legal injunction in an attempt to prevent the strike.
The union bosses said: "Last Friday we offered to suspend any industrial action and declare a ‘pause for peace' if the company would only agree to suspend its imposition of new terms and conditions on cabin crew.
"Willie Walsh turned this offer down flat. Confrontation, not negotiation, is his approach, even though an industrial dispute will cost the company vastly more money than his projected savings from attacking cabin crew conditions."
They added: "If British Airways want to get Christmas back on schedule, and values its relations with its own core employees, it will now take up our offer - suspend the imposition of contractual changes and we will suspend the strike.
"That is the choice - a pause for peace or madhouse macho management."
With permission from Travelmole
CHRISTMAS STRIKE OFF AFTER HIGH COURT RULING
The High Court has ruled in favour of British Airways, by declaring that the Unite union had not balloted its members correctly, meaning that the planned Christmas strike by cabin staff would be illegal.
So whilst the dispute goes on, the strike planned for 22 Dec to 2 Jan is now off.
David
The High Court has ruled in favour of British Airways, by declaring that the Unite union had not balloted its members correctly, meaning that the planned Christmas strike by cabin staff would be illegal.
So whilst the dispute goes on, the strike planned for 22 Dec to 2 Jan is now off.
David
BA strike off - UPDATED
British Airways has won a High Court injunction to lift the threat of a 12-day cabin crew strike.
The court ruled that the planned industrial action was unlawful because the union had not balloted its members correctly.
The airline said: "We are delighted for our customers that the threat of a Christmas strike has been lifted by the court.
"It is a decision that will be welcomed by hundreds of thousands of families in the UK and around the world."
The carrier added that there was never any need for a strike, which was due to start on December 22.
BA said it hoped the union Unite "will take this opportunity to reflect before deciding its next steps. We believe the public would want that too".
The airline added: "In recent days, we believe Unite has formed a better understanding of our position and of the ways in which we could move forward.
"It has also become very clear that our customers do not believe that old-style trade union militancy is relevant to our efforts to move British Airways back toward profitability.
"Financial success is essential to build the kind of business our customers want and provide long-term opportunities for our staff."
Bob Atkinson from travelsupermarket.com reacted by saying: "Unite should now call off this disproportionately extreme 12 day strike and staff should commit to work as normal so that the one million passengers booked with the airline can breathe a sigh of relief and carry on with their travel plans this Christmas and New Year.
"BA should now contact customers as soon as possible to confirm flights will be going ahead and normality has returned to the market.
"The threat of strike action has been hugely damaging for the British Airways brand and customer loyalty has been tested.
"Although the airline is highly likely to try and attract customers with low priced flights in the coming weeks, the level of great uncertainty around possible future strikes will see customers deserting the airline in droves, as they book with rival carriers offering equally great levels of service at competitive prices.
"The underlying issue here between the British Airways management, the cabin crew and their union Unite centres on cost reductions and productivity, something that every other worker in the UK has been forced to deal with in order to ensure their jobs and livelihoods are protected.
"The union, the cabin crew and BA must resolve the situation through negotiation and all parties need to recognise the depth of feeling that the travelling public has over the way they have been treated by Unite in this last week. Upset your customers and you face an uphill struggle to win them back."
With permission from Travelmole
British Airways has won a High Court injunction to lift the threat of a 12-day cabin crew strike.
The court ruled that the planned industrial action was unlawful because the union had not balloted its members correctly.
The airline said: "We are delighted for our customers that the threat of a Christmas strike has been lifted by the court.
"It is a decision that will be welcomed by hundreds of thousands of families in the UK and around the world."
The carrier added that there was never any need for a strike, which was due to start on December 22.
BA said it hoped the union Unite "will take this opportunity to reflect before deciding its next steps. We believe the public would want that too".
The airline added: "In recent days, we believe Unite has formed a better understanding of our position and of the ways in which we could move forward.
"It has also become very clear that our customers do not believe that old-style trade union militancy is relevant to our efforts to move British Airways back toward profitability.
"Financial success is essential to build the kind of business our customers want and provide long-term opportunities for our staff."
Bob Atkinson from travelsupermarket.com reacted by saying: "Unite should now call off this disproportionately extreme 12 day strike and staff should commit to work as normal so that the one million passengers booked with the airline can breathe a sigh of relief and carry on with their travel plans this Christmas and New Year.
"BA should now contact customers as soon as possible to confirm flights will be going ahead and normality has returned to the market.
"The threat of strike action has been hugely damaging for the British Airways brand and customer loyalty has been tested.
"Although the airline is highly likely to try and attract customers with low priced flights in the coming weeks, the level of great uncertainty around possible future strikes will see customers deserting the airline in droves, as they book with rival carriers offering equally great levels of service at competitive prices.
"The underlying issue here between the British Airways management, the cabin crew and their union Unite centres on cost reductions and productivity, something that every other worker in the UK has been forced to deal with in order to ensure their jobs and livelihoods are protected.
"The union, the cabin crew and BA must resolve the situation through negotiation and all parties need to recognise the depth of feeling that the travelling public has over the way they have been treated by Unite in this last week. Upset your customers and you face an uphill struggle to win them back."
With permission from Travelmole
Hi,
I am due to be flying on British Airways on a B777 (3 class) from MCO to LGW, after Christmas.
Just wondering where about the best seats are in world traveller?
Was thinking of trying to get seats in row 25, due to no-one being behind will there be no problems with reclining?
If not, where else can you recommend?
Many thanks for any help,
Richard.
PS - Is it worth asking when we check in if there are any WT+/CW seats that can be purchased for an upgrade fee?
I am due to be flying on British Airways on a B777 (3 class) from MCO to LGW, after Christmas.
Just wondering where about the best seats are in world traveller?
Was thinking of trying to get seats in row 25, due to no-one being behind will there be no problems with reclining?
If not, where else can you recommend?
Many thanks for any help,
Richard.
PS - Is it worth asking when we check in if there are any WT+/CW seats that can be purchased for an upgrade fee?
rich1241,
Seating is personal preferenace really. You can enquire about an upgrade as they are sometimes available for purchase. Priorty is normally given to privillige card holders though so don't bank on it.
Darren
Seating is personal preferenace really. You can enquire about an upgrade as they are sometimes available for purchase. Priorty is normally given to privillige card holders though so don't bank on it.
Darren
Im flying on BA279 from heathrow to los angeles on 1st june 2010.Can anyone tell me which terminal it will be from? as i need to book a hotel the night before
thanks
thanks
Darren - thanks for your help that's really useful. I may as well ask when we check in.
BA joins sales rush
Flight and holiday price cuts lead the latest British Airways sale which starts tomorrow (Wednesday).
Deals on hotels also feature as the carrier makes its play in the peak season booking period.
Flights to New York start at £299 (saving £63); Los Angeles £389 (saving £61) or Orlando £399 (saving £32).
For winter-sun, Dubai is down to £325 (saving £69); Montego Bay £399 (saving £227); Sydney £669 (saving £146) and Buenos Aires £629 (saving £245).
Ski enthusiasts can head to Geneva where flights start at £39 (one-way) or Zurich £50 (one-way).
Package holidays deals lead in £119 per person for three nights at the 2* Comte de Nice in Nice (with return BA flights from Heathrow and accommodation only); three nights at the 3* Monica Isabel Beach Club, Faro costs from £139 per person (with return BA flights from Gatwick and accommodation only) and three nights at the 5* Ilica Hotel, Izmir from £269 per person (with return BA flights from Gatwick and accommodation on a half-board basis).
Seven nights at the 5* Maritim Jolie Ville Golf and Resort, Sharm El Sheikh start at £439 per person (with return BA flights from Gatwick and accommodation with breakfast); in the Dominican Republic, seven nights all-inclusive at the 5* Dreams Punta Cana costs from £799 per person (with return BA flights from Gatwick and all-inclusive accommodation); or out the Maldives where seven nights at the 4.5* Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu starts at £999 per person (with return BA flights from Gatwick, accommodation with breakfast and return sea-plane transfers).
With permission from Travelmole
Flight and holiday price cuts lead the latest British Airways sale which starts tomorrow (Wednesday).
Deals on hotels also feature as the carrier makes its play in the peak season booking period.
Flights to New York start at £299 (saving £63); Los Angeles £389 (saving £61) or Orlando £399 (saving £32).
For winter-sun, Dubai is down to £325 (saving £69); Montego Bay £399 (saving £227); Sydney £669 (saving £146) and Buenos Aires £629 (saving £245).
Ski enthusiasts can head to Geneva where flights start at £39 (one-way) or Zurich £50 (one-way).
Package holidays deals lead in £119 per person for three nights at the 2* Comte de Nice in Nice (with return BA flights from Heathrow and accommodation only); three nights at the 3* Monica Isabel Beach Club, Faro costs from £139 per person (with return BA flights from Gatwick and accommodation only) and three nights at the 5* Ilica Hotel, Izmir from £269 per person (with return BA flights from Gatwick and accommodation on a half-board basis).
Seven nights at the 5* Maritim Jolie Ville Golf and Resort, Sharm El Sheikh start at £439 per person (with return BA flights from Gatwick and accommodation with breakfast); in the Dominican Republic, seven nights all-inclusive at the 5* Dreams Punta Cana costs from £799 per person (with return BA flights from Gatwick and all-inclusive accommodation); or out the Maldives where seven nights at the 4.5* Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu starts at £999 per person (with return BA flights from Gatwick, accommodation with breakfast and return sea-plane transfers).
With permission from Travelmole
mmmm...no surprises that they are having a sale...quite frankly I think it will take more than a few bargains to get customer confidence back and lets not forget that a strike still looms ahead.....
so if you see a bargain just remember that there is (nearly quite litterly these days) no free breakfast, lunch or dinner with London Airways....
Nivsy
so if you see a bargain just remember that there is (nearly quite litterly these days) no free breakfast, lunch or dinner with London Airways....
Nivsy
I booked my April flight to Tunis with BA a couple of weeks ago and will keep my fingers crossed that all the disruption is over by then. Unfortunately nothing is guaranteed 100% with the airlines now and BA still have the threat of a strike looming over them, but the price was right, the flight is at a convenient time and they have a decent luggage allowance. The 'meal' has deterioriated recently and now consists of just a sandwich and drink, but at least they don't charge for all the so-called 'extras' which Thomas Cook and the others do.
Im flying on BA279 from heathrow to los angeles on 1st june 2010.Can anyone tell me which terminal it will be from? as i need to book a hotel the night before
thanks
thanks
thanks gower
I arrive back from Goa on April 2nd flying into Heathrow. I will need a flight back up to Edinburgh. Is it safe too book British airways or is there a chance this will be affected by any strikes ?
That would be impossible to say billy, as the second strike ballot has yet to take place and even if it once again votes in favour of industrial action, no dates have been suggested or proposed as yet.
David
David
billy bluenose,
That remains to be seen. I would look at all your options (eg bmi) and if BA comes out best in terms of practicality and price, book them and cross your fingers! If you wait to see what happens, chances are prices are going to go up and you might end up paying more for no reason.
EDIT: David just beet me to it!
Darren
That remains to be seen. I would look at all your options (eg bmi) and if BA comes out best in terms of practicality and price, book them and cross your fingers! If you wait to see what happens, chances are prices are going to go up and you might end up paying more for no reason.
EDIT: David just beet me to it!
Darren
Billy,
You usually find that BMI have cheaper advance fares than BA. Depends though who your carrier is from Goa and if baggage can be checked through to final destination (Edinburgh) as that can influence your decision - (not wanting to pick up bags at heathrow and re check in etc and change of terminal as applicable.
Nivsy
You usually find that BMI have cheaper advance fares than BA. Depends though who your carrier is from Goa and if baggage can be checked through to final destination (Edinburgh) as that can influence your decision - (not wanting to pick up bags at heathrow and re check in etc and change of terminal as applicable.
Nivsy
thanks for the prompt replies folks. BA flights are coming up cheaper at the minute so im tempted to book. just have to keep the fingers crossed
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