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Gatwick Airport averts some strikes after workers agree deal

BLOOMBERG London’s Gatwick Airport escaped a strike that was due to take place over the weekend after more workers agreed to an improved pay offer. Ground handlers working for four companies at Gatwick were set to walk off on two successive weekends starting July 28 and August 4 after failed negotiations over pay and working conditions. The Unite union said ...

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UK’s CAA takes action against Wizz Air over customer refunds

BLOOMBERG The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has taken enforcement action against Wizz Air Holdings Plc after many passengers complained about the carrier failing to reimburse them for delayed or cancelled flights. The Hungarian-based airline has committed to making policy changes to ensure it is compliant with passenger rights obligations, the CAA said. Customers whose claims were incorrectly rejected by ...

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Lufthansa takes fight over $6.6bn pandemic aid to top EU court

BLOOMBERG Deutsche Lufthansa AG is fighting a landmark ruling that toppled the European Union’s approval for its €6 billion ($6.6 billion) German recapitalisation at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Europe’s biggest network carrier said it filed an appeal at the EU Court of Justice against the May 10 judgment by a lower tribunal, which backed claims by Ryanair Holdings ...

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