Just as summer vacation begins, Liton is preparing for further travel turmoil in a new plan to ax more flights next week.
Due to ongoing travel issues across the industry, it is understood that airlines using Heathrow are currently competing to re-schedule their flights.
British Airways is expected to bear the brunt of cancellation, according to The Daily Telegraph, but Heathrow Airport needs to finalize its summer schedule by this Friday.
Flights canceled or removed from the airline’s schedule after the Friday deadline are not considered to be slot amnesty.
Last month’s flight amnesty allowed airlines to return slots if they purchased them before the season but could not use the landing and takeoff slots.
However, British Airways commented on the news, saying “welcome these new measures.”
An airline spokesperson told PA news agency that cancellation “provides the certainty that customers deserve by facilitating pre-integration of some of their quiet daily flights to frequent destinations. It will be useful. “
The airline previously planned to carry 1.8 million passengers on more than 9,000 flights from Heathrow Airport in July alone.
The airline welcomed the new measures to the PA, adding that the relaxation of slots allocated twice a year at the airport would help the BA “protect more holiday flights.”
“Slot relaxation allows airlines to temporarily shorten schedules, but will retain slots next year to maintain the network and provide consumers with certainty and consistency,” BA said. It is stated in.
“Assigning slots according to (World Airport Slot Guide System) can provide airlines with the consistent services and efficient connections consumers are looking for, protect employment and generate growth in the UK. Means. “
After another week of “travel turmoil” at Heathrow Airport, he ordered cancellation because the airport was unable to process the flight.
On Thursday and Friday, airport passengers complained of long queues, flight cancellations and lost baggage as the strike in Spain exacerbated the “schedule intervention” and confusion at the UK airport.
The date has not been announced, but the threat of industrial activity is imminent in Britain after the overwhelming strike by union members.
BA staff demanded 10% of “stolen” wages last year because they faced “fire and rehiring” tactics during the pandemic.
Last month, the government launched a 22-point plan to support the aviation industry. This shows all the steps the government is taking to support the aviation industry. Ensures delivery of realistic summer schedules. Minimize confusion. If delays or cancellations are unavoidable, we will support passengers.