Huw Merriman: British Airways is 'barrelling down' on its own employees

The aviation sector has been severely affected by the pandemic, with British Airways (BA) implementing controversial strategies like 'fire and rehire' to cut costs. This involves forcing staff to accept lower pay or face job loss, while BA's parent company, IAG, invests heavily in new aircraft. This approach has been criticized, especially as BA has attempted similar strategies in the past, often facing resistance from staff. The video highlights the ethical concerns surrounding BA's actions during a time of expansion and investment.

How has the pandemic specifically impacted British Airways compared to other airlines?

• They have increased their staff salaries.

• They have issued fire and rehire notices to a large portion of their staff.

• They have expanded their flight routes.

• They have reduced their fleet size.

What is British Airways' parent company, IAG, planning to invest in?

• A new fleet of cargo planes.

• A new airliner in Spain.

• A new airline in the United States.

• A new airport terminal in London.

What is the contradiction in British Airways' actions during the pandemic?

• They are expanding routes while reducing ticket prices.

• They are hiring more staff while cutting salaries.

• They are reducing staff while investing in new aircraft.

• They are increasing salaries while reducing flight frequencies.

What has prevented British Airways from implementing similar staff measures in the past?

• Lack of financial resources.

• Government intervention.

• Industrial action threats from staff.

• Public protests.

Why is British Airways' current behavior towards staff considered particularly poor?

• They are offering bonuses to executives.

• They are closing down several routes.

• They are expanding their fleet while imposing harsh conditions on staff.

• They are reducing ticket prices drastically.