Business-class socialist

Article Abstract:

British Airways' chairman Robert Ayling is in the process of instituting a controversial cost-reduction program for the profitable airline. Almost immediately upon becoming CEO in Jan 1996, Ayling began his cost-cutting measures, intended to decrease expenses and improve productivity. Cabin crews went on a three-day strike in Jul 1997 when Ayling raised basic pay but eliminated overtime and other allowances. Other plans include outsourcing the airline's maintenance and catering service to concentrate on operations. Ayling plans to cut 1 bil pounds sterling off the airline's annual operating costs between 1997 and 2000.

Management, Officials and employees, Airline employees, British Airways PLC, Ayling, Robert

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More misery, more fear

Article Abstract:

The Nov 12, 2001, American Airlines plane crash over the Queens Area of New York has revived fears amongst New Yorkers. It is thought that the crash was an accident, but coming as it did only two months after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre, fears over airport security are high.

Passenger Air Transport, Air transportation, scheduled, Commercial Aircraft, New York, American Airlines Inc., Aircraft accidents, Queens, New York, New York, A300 (Aircraft)

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End of a dream?

Article Abstract:

The impact of the crash of an Air France Concorde aircraft on the future of the aircraft is examined in detail.

Aircraft, Air France

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