Amid calls from ABTA reminding airlines that they must follow refund regulations, pilots’ union BALPA has warned that the UK industry will collapse while it is waiting for the dedicated support promised by the Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Transport.
BALPA General Secretary, Brian Strutton, said: “Aviation has been hit first and hardest. It’s disgraceful that the Government keeps promising to help but is still sitting on its hands while airlines are shutting down.
“Airlines can’t survive with no revenue coming in and are already cutting wages and jobs.
“Unfortunately, the rescue packages put together are not ready yet but airlines are in crisis now and need help immediately.
“State investment in UK airlines, as other countries are doing, is essential as a matter of urgency before it’s too late.”
