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Travel disruption makes the front pages again on Tuesday (26 July) with British Airways pilots seeking a strike ballot as they pursue a pay rise, while another rail union is planning walkouts next month.
The two candidates for the Conservative leadership, meanwhile, “traded blows” on taxes and inflation during a heated TV debate on Monday evening (25 July).
Elsewhere, a report by MPs finds that the government “doesn’t know” if its Covid-19 travel system worked or not, while UK visitors to Spain will have to prove they have enough money during their stay in the country.
Here are the headlines the travel industry woke up to on Tuesday (26 July).
BA pilots poised to launch strike action
British Airways pilots want a vote on taking industrial action after the airline rejected their demands for a new pay deal. Pilots union Balpa is preparing to threaten strikes after other BA workers were able to secure a wage increases. (The Telegraph)
Bitter Tory rivals trade blows over tax and inflation
Former chancellor Rishi Sunak launched repeated attacks on the economic plans of his Conservative leadership rival Liz Truss during a live TV debate on Monday evening. Sunak is widely seen as trailing Truss among party members who will vote shortly for the UK’s new prime minister. (Various)
Ministers ’don’t know’ if Covid travel rules worked, report finds
The government “doesn’t know” if its Covid travel restrictions worked, according to MPs on the Public Accounts Committee. A report from the committee found that the traffic light system for international travel, including hotel quarantine, caused “confusion and disruption”. (BBC News)
Brits travelling to Spain must prove they can spend £85 per day
Holidaymakers will have to prove they can spend at least £85 (€100) per day when travelling to Spain, due to new rules stating that UK visitors must show they have enough money during their stay. They also have to provide proof of accommodation and evidence of a return flight. (The Mirror)
Another union calls rail strike as more chaos looms
The UK’s rail network is facing more disruption after the TSSA union announced two days of strikes in August, which will be held on the same days as RMT workers are also due to walk out in a pay dispute. (The Independent)
Near misses prompt emergency checks on Indian airlines
India’s aviation authority has started an emergency inspection of the country’s airlines following several “near misses” between aircraft, technical failures and other incidents including a bird in a cockpit. (The Times)
