UK aviation ‘is in a death spiral,’ warns pilots’ union
4 years, 2 months ago

UK aviation ‘is in a death spiral,’ warns pilots’ union

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “UK aviation is in a death spiral,” the main pilots union has warned – calling the decline of airlines and airports “a disaster for the whole economy”. The British Airline Pilots’ Association issued the warning in response to the latest round of proposed job cuts in aviation. "These unprecedented circumstances that we now find ourselves in require us to review the London Gatwick crew base in line with current business needs and the associated costs going forward.

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Holidaymakers stuck in travel hell as UK flights grounded due to air traffic control fault
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Manchester airport reports worst results in its history
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Manchester airport reports worst results in its history

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‘Government’s plan: to stop people being able to travel,’ says top Tory
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‘Government’s plan: to stop people being able to travel,’ says top Tory

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Travel industry demands escape route as hotel quarantine begins amid airport concerns
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Jet2 to make 102 pilots redundant from bases across the UK
4 years, 4 months ago

Jet2 to make 102 pilots redundant from bases across the UK

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Thousands of British Airways workers forced out by ‘naked company greed’, says union
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Thousands of British Airways workers forced out by ‘naked company greed’, says union

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EasyJet, British Airways and Heathrow airport write open letter begging government for ‘nuanced’ quarantine approach
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