British Airways cancels 'nearly 100 percent' of flights amid pilots' strike

last updated 9 September 2019

British Airways says it's "extremely sorry" to have to cancel just about every flight scheduled for the next two days as its pilots go on strike.

The airline on Monday announced that "nearly 100 percent" of Monday and Tuesday's flights have been canceled, CNN reports. This comes amid the beginning of a strike announced by the British Airline Pilots Association in August amid a pay dispute with the company.

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British Airways typically operates about 850 flights daily, The Associated Press reports. CNN reports the airline's pilots hadn't gone on strike since the 1970s. On Sunday, the British Airline Pilots Association said management "didn't reply" to a proposal last week that would have prevented this strike; British Airways, which has offered an 11.5 percent pay raise over three years, says it's "ready and willing to return to talks with BALPA."

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Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.

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