Monday, May 31, 2010

British Airways union in a striking mood

Unite union planning yet another strike vote. Follow the story on Examiner.com

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

BA strike is more than just a labor dispute

The strike has become personal...pitting an airline CEO against a labor union chief. Follow the story on Examiner.com

Sunday, May 23, 2010

BA strike begins

After a war of words waged in the media, the British Airways cabin crew union strike has begun. Story on Examiner.com

Union offers to suspend May 24 British Airways strike

Updated story on Examiner.com

Strike by British Airways cabin crew begins May 24

Negotiations fail after protesters interrupt. Follow the story on Examiner.com

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Tensions flare at last minute talks between British Airways and union

Union and BA "so close" to settlement...then the protesters crashed the party. Details on Examiner.com

Thursday, May 20, 2010

British Airways strike resurrected by court ruling

Ruling allows strike to restart as early as May 24. No word on further talks. Follow the story on Examiner.com

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Strike stopped, but some BA flights canceled

A British court has stopped a strike at British Airways, but some flights are still canceled. Appeal of ruling slated for May 20. For details: European Travel on Examiner.com

Britain adjusts flight rules for volcanic ash

New rules allow limited flying in moderate ash concentrations. May lead to fewer delays, airport closings. Follow the story on Examiner.com

Monday, May 17, 2010

Court stops British Airways strike

Strike by cabin crew, planned to start on May 18, has been blocked by a British court. Details to follow.

London airports reopened

London airports are now reopened after a briefly closing due to volcanic ash aloft. Some restrictions remain in Ireland and western Scotland. Follow the story on our Examiner.com page

Sunday, May 16, 2010

London airports closed

Heathrow, Gatwick and other airports are closed until at least 07:00 (local) Monday. Follow the story.

Ash cloud closes some British and Irish airports

Updates on closings of some Irish and UK airports—follow the story on Examiner.com

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Ash may cloud British skies again

Airport closings possible on May 16. Follow the story on Examiner.com

Friday, May 14, 2010

Talks possible in British Airways strike

Vague hopes of mediation to avert the impending strike by British Airways cabin crew. Follow the story on Examiner.com

Monday, May 10, 2010

New strike at British Airways

Cabin crew will walk out for 20 days in May and June. Follow the story on our Examiner.com column.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

British Airways cabin crew seem destined to strike again

Follow the story on our Examiner.com column.

Ash clears from Ireland and northern UK

Volcanic ash clouds drifted out and all Ireland and UK airports are operating. This could change as the volcano–and the weather–change.

Monday, May 3, 2010