Staff revolt feared as BA reorganises routes

BRITISH Airways chief executive Rod Eddington has been warned his new cost-cutting plans could result in a staff revolt.

Industry commentators have applauded Eddington for working hard, since he joined in May, to boost flagging staff morale blamed on former chief executive Bob Ayling.

But they fear plans to cut capacity at Gatwick could lead to loss-making routes being passed to franchise carriers.

An industry commentator said: “Eddington has gained the confidence of his employees but staff will not be happy if they find themselves shifted over the BA franchisees.”