Pilot’s union BALPA has questioned reports that there is the possibility British Airways will quit flying from Gatwick permanently.
Reports had emerged of letter being sent to staff warning that BA’s Gatwick operations might not resume post Covid-19.
BALPA General Secretary Brian Strutton said: “As far as BALPA is aware there is no truth in the rumour that British Airways will pull out of Gatwick and there has been no indication of that from BA to us. However, it is on our list of questions to ask them.
“The company has declined Government support claiming it is financially secure enough to survive the coronavirus crisis, so it is hard to see how these cuts can be justified,” he said.
“There are many options to ensure BA can continue its business and survive coronavirus and BALPA does not accept that job losses are the only answer. Pilots want evidence that all options have been explored fully.”
BA flies to several leisure destinations from Gatwick, including Milan, Corfu, Dalaman and Antalya.
