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Stranded BA passengers praise human traffickers for getting them home

BA passengers stuck in far flung destinations such as Thailand, Australia and Iraq have praised the work of human trafficking gangs in getting them safely back to Britain.

‘Not only did they get me home on time,’ said Tracy Cox from Canvey Island, ‘but, as part of the deal, they also got me a job as a nanny.’

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Posted: Jun 5th, 2010
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Aid agencies alerted as BA strikers face starvation

International aid agencies have been put on high alert following claims that striking BA cabin crew are being starved back to work. ‘It was shocking to see senior staff with over twenty years loyal service being forced to eat World Traveller beef-or-chicken,’ said one striker, who cannot be named for fear of being given a wedgie by thuggish BA managers. Meanwhile, another picket line had to close early yesterday after the First Class canapés ran out.

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Posted: Jun 2nd, 2010
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BA staff threaten walkout over plans to make them wear little caps with bells on

The Unite union claims that it has reached a deadlock with British Airways in its ongoing dispute over the treatment of cabin crews. The union says that after it forced through concessions from the airline on pay and conditions, BA responded by insisting cabin staff wear new uniforms that replace the traditional wedge cap with a branded elf hat complete with shiny bell.

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Posted: May 30th, 2010
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