British Airways to Charter Planes from Another Airlines During Cabin Crew Strike
March 16, 2010 | Airline Flight, Airline Service, Airlines Companies, Airlines News, Aviation, British Airways, Travel Vacation
British Airways expects to lease up to 22 aircraft from eight airlines in order to maintain services during a planned cabin crew strike this month.
It will use the aircraft to supplement its short-haul schedule from London Heathrow, and allow it to operate, overall, about 30% of its short-haul schedule over the initial strike period.
British Airways expects to carry 60% of booked passengers during the three-day strike from 20-22 March, adding that a number of other customers will be offered alternative British Airways flights or services on other carriers.
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