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Boss of pilots’ union says airlines must do more to encourage women into the skies

Only six per cent of pilots in the UK are female

The Independent UK

British passenger dies after flight from UK airport hits 'severe turbulence'

A British airline passenger has died and many other people were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from Heathrow Airport hit severe…

The National (Scotland)

How a tragedy at Manchester airport saved hundreds of passengers in the Tokyo plane crash

Lessons learnt after 55 people lost their lives in BA’s last fatal accident four decades ago helped 379 survive in 2024

The Independent UK

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Bumpy ride? Everything you need to know about turbulence on flights after British Airways crew are injured

BA Boeing 777 returned to Singapore after the incident over the Bay of Bengal

The Independent UK

Pilots' union slams Jet2 for 'refusing to recognise concerns about fatigue and stress'

The British Airline Pilots' Association said the airline's rostering practices were 'not sustainable', could impact pilot health and result in a 'clear impact on safety'

Manchester Evening News

Jet2 slammed for ‘refusal to recognise’ pilot fatigue concerns

Budget airline reportedly said it ‘does not wish and is not obliged to engage with Balpa on these matters’

The Independent UK

British Airways staff threaten to strike during summer following pay dispute

British Airways pilots are poised for strike action following a row over pay. Back in 2020, pilots voted for a pay cut to save jobs but after seeing the success of other unions, they are now looking for a raise.

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British Airways pilots could consider strike action causing more holiday mayhem

Pilots accepted a temporary cut in 2020 but are now looking for improved pay.

Daily Record

New strike threat for British Airways with pilots considering walkout in pay row

Pilots had agreed to sacrifice a portion of their salaries during the pandemic but they now want cuts to be reversed

Wales Online

Ryanair pilots agree pay deal as airline adds 200 extra flights to ease travel chaos

No-frills carrier has increased flights from 19 UK airports to fill in for cancellations made by British Airways, easyJet and TUI

Wales Online

BA pilot warns 'no chance' travel chaos will be sorted this summer

'To do a recruitment campaign and then training and security checks takes months'

Wales Online

British Airways pilot tells passengers when not to fly as more problems predicted

Several airports around the UK including Bristol have been experiencing massive issues with long queues and flight delays and cancellations

Bristol Post

BA pilot warns of huge staff exodus and more cancelled flights amid 'perfect storm'

A British Airways insider has said that staff numbers reduced during the Covid pandemic will not bounce back until winter at the earliest, meaning more travel misery this summer

Daily Mirror

Passengers told 'carry only hand luggage' in bid to avoid airport chaos

A union head says it will help to 'limit the disruption', as will checking in online

Wales Online

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The Guardian - UK

UK holidaymakers told to fly with hand luggage only to reduce airport queues

GMB union says passengers should consider not checking bags into hold amid shortages of ground and air staff

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