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Saturday, 13 June 2020

BBC News

• British Airways: A breakdown in trust?British Airways is a firm in crisis, struggling with Covid-19 and in conflict with its employees.
• BA, Ryanair and EasyJet launch fight over 'devastating' quarantine planBA, Ryanair and EasyJet are challenging plans to force inbound travellers to self isolate for 14 days.
• British Airways' treatment of staff 'a disgrace', say MPsMPs say the airline's planned job cuts are a

Financial Times

• BA, easyJet and Ryanair launch legal action over UK quarantineAirlines file legal papers at High Court over ‘disproportionate’ government policy
• MPs brand British Airways a ‘national disgrace’ over job cutsTransport select committee’s chair says redundancies and new terms fall below standards expected of employer

The Guardian

• MPs call British Airways 'a national disgrace' for attempt to cut staff conditionsScathing report accuses airline of ‘calculated attempt to take advantage of the pandemic’MPs have labelled British Airways “a national disgraceâ€� for trying to slash its staff terms and conditions during the coronavirus crisis.In a scathing report, the Commons transport select committee accused BA of making “a calculated attempt to take advantage of the pandemicâ€� through moves that could lead to up to 12,000 staff being laid off and the remaining 30,000 put on inferior contracts. Continue reading...

The Herald

• Scottish council spends more than £23,000 on flights despite declaring climate emergency A Scottish local authority more than doubled the amount spent on flying its staff around the world - despite being one of the first in the country to declare a climate emergency.

The Independent

• Grant Shapps hints no change to post-travel quarantine until 29 June at earliest'There are countries that have lower levels of infection but that may be because they've yet to go into this, rather than they've come out of it,' said the transport secretary
• British Airways' response to coronavirus crisis a 'national disgrace,' say MPs'This wanton destruction of a loyal workforce cannot appear to go without sanction,' said Huw Merriman, chair of the Transport Select Committee

The Telegraph

• Do I need to self-quarantine for 14 days after travel - and what are the rules?

Times Online

• BA is a national disgrace for cutting jobs, say MPs [Subscription]MPs today branded British Airways a “national disgrace” for attempting to dismiss or downgrade its entire workforce during the coronavirus pandemic.
• End of furlough is threat to UK workers, says Airbus chief Guillaume Faury [Subscription}The head of Airbus has suggested its British workforce is more vulnerable to cutbacks than French and German workers because the UK furloughing scheme is set to be downgraded shortly.
• Electric flights approved — if you’re not going far [Subscription]Non-polluting air travel has come a step closer after the European aviation regulator granted the world’s first approval of an all-electric aircraft.

Reuters News

• Quarantine rules are to protect public health, says PM's spokesmanBritain's government have brought in quarantine rules to protect public health, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Friday, declining to comment on legal action brought by British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair.

City AM

• MPs label British Airways a 'national disgrace' over job cutsMPs have condemned British Airways, calling the embattled carrier a “national disgraceâ€� over its plans to make 12,000 of its The post MPs label British Airways a 'national disgrace' over job cuts appeared first on CityAM.

Mail Online

• British Airways' treatment of staff 'is a national disgrace', claim MPs in brutal committee reportCross-party MPs have slammed British Airways for the treatment of its staff during the coronavirus pandemic, branding their behaviour during this period 'a national disgrace'.
• American Airlines revenue will be down 90% in second quarterThe company said on Friday that it expects its fiscal 2020 results to be materially impacted given the duration and severity of the coronavirus pandemic remains uncertain.
• Grant Shapps unveils plan to make flights greener - as airlines launch quarantine legal actionThe Transport Secretary used the daily Downing Street press conference to unveil the formation of a 'jet zero council' bringing together aviation figures, environmentalists and politicians.

The Mirror

• 'BA has become "national disgrace" during crisis,' says Voice of the MirrorBritish Airways has exploited coronavirus Covid-19 to lay off a quarter of its workforce but still paid out £3.6billion to its shareholders, a report by MPs claims
• British Airways dubbed 'national disgrace' by MPs over plan to cut 12,000 jobsA report accuses the national airline of 'calculated attempt to take advantage of the pandemic to cut jobs and weaken the terms and conditions of its remaining employees'

Liverpool Echo

• 11 golden rules for reopening of Liverpool John Lennon AirportPassengers must wear face coverings at all times

London Evening Standard

• Government 'actively working on air bridges' which could let Brits go on summer holidays abroadThe Government is

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• easyJet resuming flights from Newcastle on Monday in crunch week for industryeasyJet's return to offering domestic routes from regional airports comes as airlines prepare to take on the Government's quarantine plans

Reading Evening Post

• Flying from Heathrow? Here's the newest official government guidanceThe Foreign and Commonwealth Office is still advising against all but essential travel

The Economist

• Britain’s new quarantine rules are a head-scratcherBoris Johnson’s government closes down as Europe opens up

Other News Sources

• Electric plane certified by EU regulator in world-firstThe European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granted this week an electric aircraft worldwide certification to operate, in what the regulator hailed as a massive step forward in battery-powered flight.

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• Luton Airport expansion bid pause for review Luton Council's airport company London Luton Airport Ltd is to review its 20 year expansion plan in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.The company has stated an aspiration to make Luton the UK's most...