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British Airways close to reversing decision on scrapping Gatwick flights- Telegraph

cde.news desk 4 October 2021, 10:20 · 1 min read

epa07242326 Planes are grounded on Gatwick airport in Sussex, southeast, England, 20 December 2018. According to media reports, the runway for Britain's second busiest airport Gatwick was shut down by authorities after sightings of drones flying near the area. The incident disrupted air traffic and caused the suspension of all flights in and out of the airfield, with 110,000 passengers on 760 flights were due to fly from Gatwick. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

British Airways is set to reverse its decision to scrap short-haul flights from Gatwick airport, the Telegraph reported.

Executives of trade union Balpa will take a new pay deal to pilots after re-opening talks last week in the hope that they will support rapid changes at Gatwick airport, the Telegraph report added.

British Airways, owned by London-listed IAG, announced its plans to scrap short-haul operations in London on Sept. 23, citing pilots’ rejection of its plan to set up a low-cost unit.

“While we have been actively pursuing alternative uses for our slots, last week Balpa asked us to resume discussions. These talks were constructive, addressed key concerns and have secured the efficiencies required,” a spokesperson for British Airways told the Telegraph.

Photo – Planes at Gatwick airport in Sussex, southeast, England. EPA-EFE/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA