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BA raises offer to ground staff; response is muted

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British Airways is offering a pay raise and bonuses in contract negotiations with its ground staff. Trade union officials have said they will examine the details of the offer and consult their members, but the possibility of a strike by airline workers during the summer travel season still looms over the airline.

Personnel administration, Negotiation, mediation and arbitration, Labor relations, Airline employees, General, Municipal, Boilermakers and Allied Trades Union, Transport and General Workers' Union

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British Airways posts higher net, helped by strong business traffic

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British Airways PLC of the United Kingdom posted a soaring fourth quarter net profit of 80 million Pounds ($151.3 million) up from 1 million Pounds last year. Revenues were due to increased customer traffic and higher ticket prices that offset spiraling fuel costs.

Sales, profits & dividends, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit

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Two U.K. airlines report traffic gains

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British Airways PLC of the United Kingdom announced increased passenger traffic by 1.8 percent overall and premium services rose by 15 percent in March. Ryanair Holdings PLC of Ireland reported a 17 percent rise in seat sales in March to 3 million tickets sold.

Ireland, Market share, Company market share, Ryanair Holdings PLC

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