Virgin Atlantic pilots are considering the possibility of a strike due to concerns about fatigue and well-being.
The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) reported that 96% of Virgin Atlantic pilots supported the idea of a ballot for industrial action in response to scheduling and rostering arrangements implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, which are set to end in December.
Virgin said the existing pay and lifestyle agreement was supported by Balpa representatives and Virgin’s pilot community. The airline added to be open to talks. It employs 835 pilots, with the majority being Balpa members.
Balpa emphasises that it prefers negotiations and compromise but asserts its readiness for industrial action if necessary.
The airline had undergone significant transformation due to the pandemic’s impact, including staff cuts and financial challenges.
This post was published on 6 August 2023 16:40
Embraer has delivered the first E175 equipped with RECARO R2 passenger seats to American Airlines,…
LOT Polish Airlines has joined TSA PreCheck, allowing eligible passengers departing from participating US airports…
Munich Airport will offer 182 destinations in 67 countries during its winter 2026/27 timetable, with…
A Canadair Challenger 604 operated by Triton Aviation made an emergency landing at Abuja’s Nnamdi…
Antwerp Airport could see electric passenger aircraft enter service from 2030, with ASL Group and…
VINCI Airports handled 93.5 million passengers in the third quarter of 2026, down 0.6% year-on-year,…