Chief Technical Officer Andy Best discusses British Airways’ shift in its operational perspective and its strategies on recruitment and sustainability targets.
The push to a cleaner 2050 is triggering fundamental changes in airline operations, signs of which are clearly visible in parts of the aftermarket business.
British Airways has signed a codeshare deal with Indian LCC IndiGo that will allow the U.K. carrier to add more domestic connections in India to its network.
Most British Airways’ personnel will receive a pay increase of 13.1% over an 18-month period, following an agreement with the UK’s second-largest trade union.
With more environmental scrutiny, not to mention the high costs of pilot training if funded by the individual, airlines know they need to focus on training.