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Support for BA cabin crew

Transport : 18/03/2010

Flight disruption seems more certain than ever with the news that striking BA cabin crew have the support of international ground staff.
Ground crews and baggage handlers in Frankfurt, New York and Australia have pledged action, with possible protests being prepared in other countries.
In addition, end of month flight schedules could be thrown into even more disarray with crews at Air France calling for a "solidarity strike" to take place over three days on 28 March.
Meanwhile, BA and Unite are holding last minute talks with the hope of suspending this weekend's industrial action.
BA's CEO Willie Walsh and Unite boss Tony Woodley met in London yesterday but chances of the strike being called off are looking slim.
According to the airline, a significant number of cabin crew are crossing the picket line by offering to work as normal during the strike.
Consequently, the airline is currently adding more flights to its schedule; some previously cancelled flights have been reinstated, while other destinations now have extra capacity.
The seven day 'split strike' will take place from 20 - 22 and 27 - 30 of March.
The dispute between BA and Unite follows disagreements over reductions in crew numbers and pay.
If you are concerned about your BA travel plans, check directly with the airline on their website.

BA strike latest news

Transport : 17/03/2010

More and more British Airways cabin crew are crossing the picket line by offering to work as normal during planned industrial action.
The number is expected to grow before Saturday, the first day of the strike.
Consequently, the airline is currently adding more flights to its schedule; some previously cancelled flights have been reinstated, while other destinations now have extra capacity.
BA's CEO Willie Walsh said this means that an extra 12,000 passengers will be transported during the initial strike period of three days.
Also today, the operational staff at London Heathrow met to discuss how to best reduce airport chaos during the strike.
However it is expected that fewer travellers will present themselves at the airport due to high profile coverage the strike is receiving.
Meanwhile, a volunteer contingent of 400 pilots and 600 ground staff is at the ready to work as cabin crew during the first strike.
Nevertheless, Unite is urging the British Transport Secretary Lord Adonis to launch an urgent investigation into the speedy initiation of these volunteers.
The union said that using "fast-tracked and under-trained" volunteers would further damage the airline's reputation.
The seven day 'split strike' will take place from 20 - 22 and 27 - 30 of March.
The dispute between BA and Unite follows disagreements over reductions in crew numbers and pay.
If you are concerned about your BA travel plans, check directly with the airline on their website.

BA: 60% of passengers will fly

Transport : 16/03/2010

British Airways has announced it will fly 60% of its passengers during the first cabin crew strike, due to take place on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of March.
The airline hopes to transport 45,000 customers on each of these three days, while thousands more will be switched to flights operated by other carriers.
Plans for the second strike period - between the 27th and 30th of March - have not yet been finalised but will be announced after the first strike has ended.
Dates for the industrial action were finally announced by BA last Friday, following the breakdown of lengthy negotiations between the airline and the unions.
The seven day 'split strike' will affect thousands of travellers coming and going on their Easter vacations.
The airline plans to operate all flights from London City airport, all long haul routes and 50% of short haul routes from Gatwick.
Seats have been secured on flights operated by rival airlines such as Flybe who, in response, have bumped up their flight frequency.
The dispute between BA and Unite comes after disagreements over reductions in crew numbers and pay.

ALL TRAVELLERS' INFO

Support for BA cabin crew

Transport : 18/03/2010

Flight disruption seems more certain than ever with the news that striking BA cabin crew have the support of international ground staff. Ground crews

BA strike latest news

Transport : 17/03/2010

More and more British Airways cabin crew are crossing the picket line by offering to work as normal during planned industrial action. The number is

BA: 60% of passengers will fly

Transport : 16/03/2010

British Airways has announced it will fly 60% of its passengers during the first cabin crew strike, due to take place on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of March.

Thailand protests update

Security : 15/03/2010

Anti-government protesters have been holding demonstrations throughout Thailand since 12 March. In central Bangkok, protestors gathered around the Phanfa

BA strike: dates announced

Transport : 12/03/2010

British Airways today announced the dates of the strike by its cabin crew, after lengthy negotiations between the airline and the unions broke down. However,

BA strike update

Transport : 12/03/2010

On Friday British Airways finally announced the dates of a strike by its cabin crew, after lengthy negotiations between the airline and the unions broke

Emirates: extra Airbus 380

Transport : 11/03/2010

London Heathrow will see a second Emirates Airbus 380 service the route to Dubai from the 1st of July. This means that two daily flights will leave

State emergency in Thailand

Security : 10/03/2010

The Prime Minister of Thailand Abhisit Vejjajiva has declared a state emergency following the 'red shirt' opposition's plans to stage large demonstrations

New laws for entering Cuba

Formalities : 08/03/2010

The Cuban government has decided that from 1st May 2010 all foreign citizens, as well as Cubans living abroad, will have be obliged to possess travel insurance

New BA services to Spain from London City

Transport : 05/03/2010

Year-round flights between London City Airport and Barcelona are being re-introduced by British Airways.The previously summer-only service resumes at the

1,000 BA volunteers at the ready

Transport : 03/03/2010

British Airways has trained 1,000 volunteer cabin crew should industrial action that has threatened to temporarily cripple the airline, go ahead. British

Flying becoming safer, IATA

Transport : 19/02/2010

The International Air Transport Association yesterday released figures on aviation safety performance for the year 2009 and revealed that it was the second

Cape Town for the WC on RMS St. Helena

Transport : 11/02/2010

If you are heading to Cape Town for England's opening World Cup match against Algeria on 18th June, you may want to consider an alternative way to reach

Flybe launch its first Bournemouth route

Transport : 11/02/2010

From 27th May 2010, Flybe will operate its first ever Bournemouth service from Manchester Airport. The flight will run throughout the year six times per

Wizz Air launch in Serbia

Transport : 09/02/2010

Starting from 24th July, Wizz Air, the Central and Eastern European low cost carrier based in Hungary, is to launch a new service linking the capital to

FCO warns about drugs abroad

Formalities : 03/02/2010

Following new figures released by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), Chris Bryant MP has warned of the dangers faced by Britons who dabble in drugs

Star1 Airlines to fly to Edinburgh

Transport : 29/01/2010

Lithuanian budget carrier Star1 Airlines is to commence direct flights between Vilnius and the Scottish capital. The service will debut on 28th March and

elBulli to close for two years

Environment : 27/01/2010

During a speech yesterday at Madrid Fusion, the international gastronomy extravaganza, Ferran Adrià, owner and head chef of the best restaurant in the

Varsity Express launches Oxford-Edinburgh

Transport : 21/01/2010

A new regional airline has been launched, offering scheduled flights from London Oxford to Edinburgh. The once-a-day weekday service will debut on 1st

New India visa rules

Formalities : 23/12/2009

New rules brought in by the Indian government mean that anyone with a multiple entry visa for India, even those with a five or ten year one, will have

The Strand Hotel opens in NY's Fashion District

Environment : 11/12/2009

This month saw the opening of The Strand hotel in New York's Fashion District, between fifth and sixth avenues. Gene Kaufman, one of the city's renowned

FCO issues World Cup security advice

Security : 09/12/2009

There is bound to be an explosion after months of mounting excitement at next year's World Cup and as it is well know, where there is football, there is

Danube Wings brings Slovakia closer

Transport : 02/12/2009

From 6th December, there will be a new ski destination within easy reach for British skiers thanks to new flights from Danube Wings. Departing from London

Ryanair changes booking fees

Formalities : 02/12/2009

As of this moment, MasterCard Prepaid cards will become the airlines free form of payment, while the Visa Electron, which is the only method not to incur

New Puerto Rico flight from Virgin

Transport : 06/11/2009

Virgin Atlantic will tomorrow add a ninth Caribbean destination to its portfolio when flights to Puerto Rico are launched from London Gatwick. The service,

Flying Without Fear app from Virgin

Transport : 03/11/2009

Together with Mental Workout, an application development company, Virgin Atlantic has released a new iPhone application known as Flying Without Fear. Claiming

Jet2 lifts ski charge

Transport : 29/10/2009

Jet2.com, sister company to one of our partners, Jet2 holidays, is helping skiers reduce the cost of their winter break this year by offering to lift the

Flybe launches winter schedule

Transport : 27/10/2009

This week saw the launch of Flybe's winter schedule which will see 2,900 flights taking off every week on over 140 routes. Both sun and ski destinations

2012 Olympic Games with Thomas Cook

Transport : 21/10/2009

Thomas Cook has become a London Olympic Games 2012 sponsor and will thus be selling short break packages that will include accommodation, transport and

DEFRA urges: ?Don't bring it back!'

Formalities : 12/10/2009

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has urged travel agents and tour operators to make travellers aware of what can and can't

Ryanair scraps check-in desks

Formalities : 01/10/2009

Today sees the end of the check-in desk for no frills airline Ryanair. The move has been coming for a while with their removal being brought in over several

BA flight cancellations

Transport : 25/06/2009

British Airways has pulled some flights from its Winter 2009 and Summer 2010 schedules. From 25th October this year services from Gatwick to Alicante,

Thomson launch 2010 programme

Transport : 25/06/2009

Yesterday saw the launch of Thomson's Summer 2010 programme, which features its third Sensatori resort. The five star hotel follows on from one opened

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