British Airways

Strikes, confusion and war in peacetime

This week, we look at media commentary on the threatened strike by British Airways cabin crews, at Angela Merkel’s difficult coalition, and at Barack Obama’s acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Kabinenpersonal

British Airways CEO Willie Walsh wants staff to ____ a month's salary.

Foreclose, forgo or forestall?

"The World's favourite Airline"? Not anymore

For no frills - no booking

In our exercise, we look at the language used to talk about some of the changes at British Airways – and at what's being said about them.

Plane (plain) stupid?

Poor Willie Walsh, the CEO of British Airways. He was so sure that Heathrow's Terminal 5 would be a success that he went on camera. If only he had waited.

T5 - a new kind of airport?

The worst thing about Heathrow airport is the long queues. The best thing is its proximity to my parent’s home. And the most ridiculous?

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