The airline, which is part of International Airlines Group (IAG), could use the move to lower its cost base to try to compete with low-cost carriers such as easyJet and Ryanair on short-haul routes, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
A BA spokesperson confirmed: “We are working with our unions on proposals for a short-haul operation at Gatwick. We are not prepared to comment further while this process continues.”
Securing agreement with its unions is seen as crucial to the proposal going forward.
British Airways considers new Gatwick short-haul subsidiary
Air
Rob Gill
26 August 2021
British Airways is looking at creating a new subsidiary for its short-haul operations at Gatwick.
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