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