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British Airways Trims Suits

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The IHT reports that British Airways plans to cut up to one third of its management. CEO Willie Walsh, who turned Aer Lingus into what some consider the first trans-Atlantic low-cost carrier, “said the cuts were designed to make British Airways a ‘more competitive and efficient airline.'” BA is moving to retain its position as one of the top European airlines, and pending open skies agreements are sure to amplify the benefits of the job cuts.

We’re hoping the management cuts allow the company to continue the service it’s noted for–without trimming its route network. BA’s greatest strength has always been its Heathrow-based and wide-reaching hub-and-spoke system. With management, rather than flight attendant or pilot, layoffs, BA should make a smooth and (ultimately) morale-boosting transition into the second century of flight.



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