Acas tries to stop further BA strike action
Acas has stepped in to try to resolve the dispute between British Airways and its cabin crew.
Peter Harwood, chief conciliator for the employment dispute organisation, has confirmed it has put new proposals on the table in a bid to prevent further strike action.
“This is a very damaging dispute for all concerned,†he said.
“The proposals we have put forward must understandably remain confidential, however, to enable the parties to reflect on them without the glare of publicity.â€
Industry observers believe the new proposals involve travel perks being reinstated for BA staff.
Harwood said he expects BA bosses to meet with Unite chiefs early this week, but added: “Given past events I hope everyone understands that the timing of any meetings and their location will be kept secret.”
Meanwhile, BA has announced the launch of Gatwick-Cancun flights and a private jet service for customers in North America and the Caribbean.
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By Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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