US Politics | Holidaymakers face huge queues at Manchester and Bristol airports as BA pilots threaten strike action
HUNDREDS of travellers faced lengthy queues at Manchester and Bristol airports yesterday. And more misery is possible as British Airways pilots threaten strikes over pay. 
LNPHundreds of travellers faced lengthy queues at Manchester and Bristol airports yesterday. Pictured: Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 '/ ' 
LT1MediaBA pilots threatened strike action last night after bosses rejected demands for a new pay deal. Pictured: Bristol airport '/ ' BA pilots were considering a ballot on strike action last night after bosses rejected demands for a new pay deal. Industrial action could heap more misery on hard-pressed holidaymakers already facing airport delays and cancellations. BA pilots agreed to temporary pay cuts in 2020 to avoid mass redundancies during the Covid pandemic, but no end date was agreed. The airline endured a devastating two years which saw the business lose more than £4billion. Pilots accepted a five per cent pay reward earlier this year. Now pilots' union Balpa is demanding proper pay rises for its members as BA returns to profitability, saying the airline "seems to ignore you until you issue a 'strike ' ballot". Most read in The US Sun FASHION FIXES I'm a fashion expert - 2 mistakes which age you & tighter clothes are BETTER KIMYE RETURNS? Kim drops MAJOR hint she's back with Kanye after she shades boyfriend Pete Cheap style I'm a design pro - the no. 1 mistake which is making your home look tacky 'NOT HAPPY' Robin Roberts makes huge announcement saying she's 'leaving her happy place' DRESSING DOWN Paige Spiranac slammed by 'golf Karen' for her 'highly inappropriate outfit' CASHTASTIC Direct payments & rebates worth $1,500 fast approaching - are you getting cash? Martin Chalk, Balpa general secretary, said: "We are in talks with British Airways and wish to persuade them that continuing deductions from our members' pay is unwarranted. ...We should actually be talking about pay increases given the inflationary scenario. "Unless BA is prepared to walk with us down that road then we will have to consult with members to consider our next actions." A British Airways spokesman said: ...We remain committed to continuing talks with the union.... Airport ground crew halted planned strikes last week after winning an eight per cent pay rise, while plane refuelling staff have been offered a 10 per cent wage increase.
LNPHundreds of travellers faced lengthy queues at Manchester and Bristol airports yesterday. Pictured: Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 '/ ' LT1MediaBA pilots threatened strike action last night after bosses rejected demands for a new pay deal. Pictured: Bristol airport '/ ' BA pilots were considering a ballot on strike action last night after bosses rejected demands for a new pay deal. Industrial action could heap more misery on hard-pressed holidaymakers already facing airport delays and cancellations. BA pilots agreed to temporary pay cuts in 2020 to avoid mass redundancies during the Covid pandemic, but no end date was agreed. The airline endured a devastating two years which saw the business lose more than £4billion. Pilots accepted a five per cent pay reward earlier this year. Now pilots' union Balpa is demanding proper pay rises for its members as BA returns to profitability, saying the airline "seems to ignore you until you issue a 'strike ' ballot". Most read in The US Sun FASHION FIXES I'm a fashion expert - 2 mistakes which age you & tighter clothes are BETTER KIMYE RETURNS? Kim drops MAJOR hint she's back with Kanye after she shades boyfriend Pete Cheap style I'm a design pro - the no. 1 mistake which is making your home look tacky 'NOT HAPPY' Robin Roberts makes huge announcement saying she's 'leaving her happy place' DRESSING DOWN Paige Spiranac slammed by 'golf Karen' for her 'highly inappropriate outfit' CASHTASTIC Direct payments & rebates worth $1,500 fast approaching - are you getting cash? Martin Chalk, Balpa general secretary, said: "We are in talks with British Airways and wish to persuade them that continuing deductions from our members' pay is unwarranted. ...We should actually be talking about pay increases given the inflationary scenario. "Unless BA is prepared to walk with us down that road then we will have to consult with members to consider our next actions." A British Airways spokesman said: ...We remain committed to continuing talks with the union.... Airport ground crew halted planned strikes last week after winning an eight per cent pay rise, while plane refuelling staff have been offered a 10 per cent wage increase.
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