Deal reached to lay off British Airways staff during Covid-19 crisis
A deal has been agreed to lay off British Airways staff because of the Covid-19 crisis, a union has announced.
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British Airways suspends Gatwick flights due to Covid-19
British Airways is suspending all its flights to and from Gatwick amid a collapse in demand caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
British Airways to stop serving Gatwick
British Airways is suspending all its flights to and from Gatwick.
EasyJet grounds entire aircraft fleet due to coronavirus
EasyJet has grounded its entire fleet of aircraft due to the coronavirus pandemic, the airline has announced.
Flights chartered to bring stranded British tourists back from Peru
Three British Airways flights have been chartered to bring home hundreds of British tourists stranded in Peru.
Transport and travel firms take drastic measures as demand plummets
Transport and travel companies are slashing services amid the dire financial impact of the coronavirus.
EasyJet, Ryanair and BA make huge cuts to flights due to coronavirus
Flight schedules have been slashed by the UK’s busiest airlines due to coronavirus.
Rail firms and airlines step in to help stranded Flybe passengers and staff
Train companies, airlines and coach firms are helping stranded Flybe customers and staff reach their destinations.
Boss of British Airways owner lands £3.2m pay package despite falling profits
International Airlines Group’s outgoing boss Willie Walsh saw his pay jump to £3.2 million last year – despite tumbling profits at the British Airways owner – and stands to retire with millions due in share bonuses.
Panic pushes markets from ‘bad to worse to awful’
The global market rout continued on Friday, as traders stampeded away from stocks across Europe, Asia and the Americas.
British Airways owner says flight demand hit by coronavirus
British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) has warned that earnings have been hit by “weaker demand” as a result of coronavirus.
British Airways reveals plastic reduction target
British Airways has pledged to remove more than 250 million plastic items from its flights by the end of the year.
BA shows off green credentials to Charles on Dreamliner tour
British Airways has shown the Prince of Wales the measures it is taking to create a “sustainable future”.
More than 200 Heathrow flights grounded after ‘technical issue’
Flights to and from Heathrow continue to be disrupted after the airport was hit by a “technical issue”.
British Airways announces Heathrow-Newquay route
British Airways is to salvage Cornwall’s air link with Heathrow after Flybe announced it is scrapping the route.
British Airways flight breaks transatlantic record – thanks to Storm Ciara
A British Airways plane is thought to have made the fastest ever flight by a conventional airliner from New York to London.
Thousands stuck on cruise ship in Italy over coronavirus fears
Around 7,000 people have been kept on a cruise ship in Italy for nearly a day as one passenger is checked for a possible infection.
British Airways extends China flight cancellations
British Airways has grounded flights serving mainland China until at least the end of next month due to the Government’s coronavirus travel advice.
Coronavirus: Britons flying home from Wuhan will be quarantined
Britons returning from coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China will be put in quarantine for 14 days.
British Airways suspends all flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak
British Airways has suspended all flights to and from mainland China as the Government finalises urgent plans to bring Britons back from the coronavirus-hit province of Hubei.
Harry reunited with Meghan and Archie in Canada
The Duke of Sussex has arrived in Canada to be reunited with wife Meghan and son Archie.
British Airways accused of emitting more carbon than rival airlines
British Airways emits up to 45% more CO2 per passenger compared with rival airlines on identical routes, according to new research.
British Airways and Ryanair hit back at Government over Flybe rescue
The Government is under mounting pressure to explain the deal it struck with struggling airline Flybe, as rivals demanded answers and threatened court action.
Stobart Group invests up to £9m in Flybe rescue deal
Stobart Group has said it is contributing up to £9 million as part of the rescue deal for Flybe, the troubled airline it purchased a stake in last year.
IAG’s long-serving boss Willie Walsh to retire later in 2020
International Airlines Group’s long-serving chief executive Willie Walsh has revealed plans to retire from the British Airways owner after a 15-year career with the group.
British Airways among airlines rerouting flights to avoid Iran and Iraq
A number of commercial airlines have rerouted flights to avoid possible danger amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.
Flying from Aberdeen International Airport? Here are the hand luggage rules you need to know
For many, travelling with hand luggage is the cheapest and easiest option, but the guidelines can be confusing because most airlines have different cabin bag policies.
Apology after Aberdeen flight delayed due to lack of equipment to secure dog
An airline has apologised to passengers after a flight was delayed due to a lack of equipment.
Fair tax scheme would give Aberdeen airport passengers better deal
Passengers jetting out from Aberdeen’s airport would get a better deal with a fair tax system, a thinktank has argued.
Aberdeen airport announces new winter flights to London Heathrow
Aberdeen International Airport has announced new weekly flights to London will start later this year.