March 10th, 2010
British Airway returns to court to face pilot holiday pay disputes
Airline giant British Airways once again returns to court to face a series of disputes in relation to the pilots’ holiday pay. This takes place just a few days after the cabin crew elected for strike action.
The British Airline Pilots Association or Balpa has taken its employer to the Supreme Court in a bid for the latter to give its members same pay during holidays. Holiday insurance is also part of the dispute.
Jim McAuslan, Balpa General Secretary, said that a pilot on holiday gets lesser pay compared to when he or she was working. He added that this agreement is unheard of in other industries.
The pay difference can go as high as 600 pounds, which is a significant difference if the employees are asked about this.
British Airways has maintained that the holiday pay arrangements comply with legislative requirements.
British Airways despite the bad press is still Britain’s favourite airline especially in the summer time taking Britons to a warm destination for swim & sun. Incidentally during this period the sale of swimwear onboard is ver popular.
