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British Airways could sell Heathrow HQ – reports

Air
James Chapple
19 March 2021

British Airways is reportedly looking at downsizing its UK HQ and making permanent its transition more flexible working practices necessitated by the Covid crisis.

The iconic 747, pictured here in British Airways livery, was in production for more than 50 years

The BBC reports BA is exploring the sale of its Waterside base at Heathrow airport, which accommodated around 2,000 of its staff prior to the pandemic.


In a message to staff, seen by the BBC, BA’s director of people Stuart Kennedy said it was unclear "if such a large office will play a part" in the airline’s future.


Kennedy praised BA’s staff for their resilience after a swift and substantial transition to homeworking and remote working last March owing to Covid-19.