LONDON (Reuters) – British Airways has signalled it could reverse its decision to scrap short-haul flights from London’s no.2 airport Gatwick, after its pilots union took a new proposal to its members about BA’s plans to set up a cheaper unit. British Airways, owned by IAG, was looking for alternative uses for its Gatwick slots but could now stay to compete there against low cost airlines such as easyJet if pilots give it the go-ahead in a ballot later this week. British Airways had said on Sept. 23 it would end its short-haul operations at Gatwick, blaming pilot union BALPA’s rejection of the plans for the new unit, but talks were now back on. These talks were constructive, addressed key concerns and have secured the efficiencies required,” a BA spokesperson said on Monday. (Reporting by Sarah Young in London and Nishit Jogi in Bengaluru; Editing by Daniel Wallisl Lisa Shumaker and Andrew Heavens)

Source: MetroXpress October 03, 2021 22:52 UTC