British Transport Secretary says cabin crews’ planned strike could threaten the existence of British Airways

March 14, 2010 — British Airways

British Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis urged cabin crew at British Airways (London) today (March 14) to call off their planned strikes this month, saying it threatened the company’s very existence according to this Reuters report.

Cabin crew are due to walk out on seven days this month after talks between the airline and unions on changes to working practices broke down. Analysts say the dispute could cost the airline around $212 million.

Asked if the strike put the future of British Airways in danger, Adonis told the BBC: “Yes I do … The stakes are incredibly high in this strike.”

Read the full report:

www.reuters.com/article/idCNLDE62D05920100314?rpc=44

Meanwhile BA CEO Willie Walsh has declared “war” on the unions:

News link:

financialadvice.co.uk/news/ukeconomy/87957-willie-walsh-declares-war-on-the-unions.html

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