British Airways, in an attempt to take on the budget airlines, is cutting the amount of legroom for economy
passengers by squeezing two more rows of seats onto its Airbus aircraft.
BA will reduce the gap between seats from 30 inches
to 29 inches on the A320 and A321 planes in its fleet, meaning it will offer the same legroom as easyJet.
However, Ryanair offers its passengers 30 inches of legroom.
Cue the next Ryanair advert!
BA claim this move is in the interests of its customers, in that it will be able to offer lower fares.
Whether that is true or not, only time will tell. However, unless people start slimming down, less legroom makes for a very uncomfortable journey!
www.baisshite.com the latest news and views on British Airways, the world's "favourite" airline.
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Tuesday, 7 March 2017
Monday, 7 June 2010
BA Strike Update - Another Week Another Strike II
Another week, another BA strike!
Yawn.
Clearly feeling bored with the whole thing, Tony Woodley (joint head of Unite) has gone to Cyprus this week on holiday.
The carrier of his choice?
Why easyJet of course!
www.baisshite.com the latest news and views on British Airways, the world's "favourite" airline. This site contains updates on the ongoing strike action, and dispute between BA and Unite.
Yawn.
Clearly feeling bored with the whole thing, Tony Woodley (joint head of Unite) has gone to Cyprus this week on holiday.
The carrier of his choice?
Why easyJet of course!
www.baisshite.com the latest news and views on British Airways, the world's "favourite" airline. This site contains updates on the ongoing strike action, and dispute between BA and Unite.
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
BA Strike Update - No Winners
The Independent concludes that however the ongoing BA dispute is resolved (if at all) there could be no winners at all.
I would venture to say that there WILL be no winners.
Whether or not the company and union can afford, financially, to dig their respective heels in for a protracted dispute is immaterial. The damage being done to the brand of the company, and by definition the reputations of those who work for it, is incalculable.
Rival airlines have already launched advertising campaigns attacking British Airways (BA), urging travellers not to book with the carrier while the threat of strikes loom.
EasyJet's advert asks "Why risk BA?", and offers free speedy boarding for BA Gold Card customers on strike days.
Quote:
"We still have half a million seats available for travel over the planned BA strike days, but seats sell out quickly so book now."
Lufthansa owned carrier bmi has launched a campaign showing a departures board, with customers for a list of fictional BA flights such as "BA147A" advised to "Go home".
Quote:
"As the fresh strike looms, the choice is clear: risk staying put or fly with bmi."
BMI will also offer BA Gold and Silver Executive Club members access to bmi lounges.
My advice to the unions and management of BA is simple:
Get real!
I would venture to say that there WILL be no winners.
Whether or not the company and union can afford, financially, to dig their respective heels in for a protracted dispute is immaterial. The damage being done to the brand of the company, and by definition the reputations of those who work for it, is incalculable.
Rival airlines have already launched advertising campaigns attacking British Airways (BA), urging travellers not to book with the carrier while the threat of strikes loom.
EasyJet's advert asks "Why risk BA?", and offers free speedy boarding for BA Gold Card customers on strike days.
Quote:
"We still have half a million seats available for travel over the planned BA strike days, but seats sell out quickly so book now."
Lufthansa owned carrier bmi has launched a campaign showing a departures board, with customers for a list of fictional BA flights such as "BA147A" advised to "Go home".
Quote:
"As the fresh strike looms, the choice is clear: risk staying put or fly with bmi."
BMI will also offer BA Gold and Silver Executive Club members access to bmi lounges.
My advice to the unions and management of BA is simple:
Get real!
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