British Airways Crew Strike Ends
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LONDON — British Airways said Saturday it would be unable to resume normal flights until well into this week because of the spillover effects of a three-day strike by cabin staff.
The strike ended early Saturday, but the airline was able to operate only three-quarters of its intercontinental flights from London’s Heathrow airport, its main hub, about 45% of European services and 40% of domestic flights.
British Airways said it expected to operate 85% of its long-haul flights from Gatwick airport, south of London.
With crew rosters and aircraft movements badly disrupted by the strike, the airline will operate a similar schedule today.
The cabin crew went on strike over British Airways’ plan to save $71 million and to restructure pay and conditions.
British Airways and the union representing cabin staff have agreed in principle to hold talks to settle the dispute, but a spokeswoman said Saturday no date had been set for them.
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