23-Apr-2012 9:40 AM
Unite reaction to IAG's completion of the purchase of BMI from Lufthansa
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20-Apr-2012 Unite national officer Oliver Richardson said: "If BA is not commited to retaining BMI regional and BMI Baby and the 800 jobs which are at stake it must find a viable buyer. BA must do everything possible to give these two businesses and the workforce a long term future in the UK aviation industry."
IAG has announced that BMI mainline will be integrated into British Airways and consultation has begun already with BMI mainline staff and Unite.
BMI baby and BMI regional have not been sold prior to completion. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, IAG will also acquire these businesses and receive a significant price reduction.