MPs call British Airways 'a national disgrace' for attempt to cut staff conditions

Scathing report accuses airline of calculated attempt to take advantage of the pandemic'

MPs have labelled British Airways a national disgrace" for trying to slash its staff terms and conditions during the coronavirus crisis.

In a scathing report, the Commons transport select committee accused BA of making a calculated attempt to take advantage of the pandemic" through moves that could lead to up to 12,000 staff being laid off and the remaining 30,000 put on inferior contracts.