BA pilots call off further strikes

British Airways pilots have called off the next strike in their dispute, scheduled for 27 September 2019 saying “ It was now time for a period of reflection before the dispute escalates further and irreparable damages is done to the brand. We hoped BA would now change its approach and negotiate seriously with a view to ending the dispute”, the Balpa General Secretary Brian Strutton said.

Balpa said the strikes on 9 and 10 September had demonstrated the anger and resolve of pilots and BA were forced to cancel almost all its flights. The strike followed failed negotiations between the union and the airline over pay offer of 11.5 per cent over three years.