With the Election looming, the Conservatives today made a commitment to reform Air Passenger Duty and BA have an offer on the table.
They the Conservatives, made the commitment when they launched their general election manifesto – which also included a recognition of the importance of outgoing tourism to the economy.
The manifesto committed the party to change APD to “encourage a switch to fuller and cleaner planes”.
It did not spell out how that would be achieved but the Tories have said they believe APD should be a payment made on each aircraft that travels, rather than each passenger.
British Airways BA chief executive Willie Walsh has told staff he “genuinely” believes a new offer on pay and staffing levels will be acceptable to the cabin crew union Unite.
The airline has put forward the proposals to avoid a repetition of the strikes in March that cost the carrier up to £45 million.
Walsh told staff he is now waiting to hear if Unite will recommend the plan to members or push for another stoppage.
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