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BA considers 'no-frills' revamp
(Source : The Guardian, February 05, 2005)
BA has begun a wholesale review of its offering on short-haul flights after failing to meet its target of making a profit from its domestic and European network. Industry sources believe changes are likely to focus on the airline's services from Gatwick, where business-class cabins could be removed and in-flight services cut to provide flights more akin to 'no-frills' rivals. BA's CE, Rod Eddington, said yesterday the present break-even performance of short-haul flights was 'not acceptable'. Eddington said short-haul changes would focus on the fleet and on in-flight services, rather than on the range of destinations served. Experts believe Gatwick is likely to face particular scrutiny. Eddington has already 'de-hubbed' BA's services at the airport by shifting many intercontinental connections to Heathrow.
Full Story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/airlines/story/0,1371,1406404,00.html
BA considers 'no-frills' revamp
(Source : The Guardian, February 05, 2005)
BA has begun a wholesale review of its offering on short-haul flights after failing to meet its target of making a profit from its domestic and European network. Industry sources believe changes are likely to focus on the airline's services from Gatwick, where business-class cabins could be removed and in-flight services cut to provide flights more akin to 'no-frills' rivals. BA's CE, Rod Eddington, said yesterday the present break-even performance of short-haul flights was 'not acceptable'. Eddington said short-haul changes would focus on the fleet and on in-flight services, rather than on the range of destinations served. Experts believe Gatwick is likely to face particular scrutiny. Eddington has already 'de-hubbed' BA's services at the airport by shifting many intercontinental connections to Heathrow.
Full Story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/airlines/story/0,1371,1406404,00.html
