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British Airways cabin crew begin new strike

British Airways cabin crew began a new strike on Monday after weekend talks to try to resolve a long-running dispute over wages, job cuts and working conditions broke down in acrimony.
Global News Blog
Volcanic ash cloud: Where is it now - May 18?

The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland dissipated today and a British Airways labor strike was canceled, allowing Europe's airports to return to near-normal operations. But the British Met Office is taking fire for its volcanic ash cloud forecasts.
The Adam Smith Institute Blog
Self regulation better choice than government control after volcano eruption

Too much government control: the choice to ground European flights after the volcano eruption should have been left left up to the airlines.
A government bailout for airlines after Iceland volcano?

Citing the government bailout after the Sept. 11 shutdown of US airspace, European airlines are seeking government compensation over groundings caused by the ash cloud released from an Iceland volcano. So are some stranded passengers.
Volcano ash cloud: Growing anger over Europe flights canceled

The ash cloud from a volcano in Iceland kept most Europe flights canceled for a fifth day, sparking criticism from an airline group that regulators are being too cautious. What's open? Rome, Prague, Nice, France, and Barcelona, Spain.
Last ditch talks collapse - British Airways strike to go ahead

Three-day strike by British Airways is going ahead Saturday.
Global News Blog
British Airways strike is latest in wave across Europe airlines

The seven-day British Airways strike slated for late March is the latest in a wave of strikes to sweep across France, Italy, Germany, and Greece as socialist entitlement collides with market realities.