BA tries to poach flight attendants from other carriers.
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British Airways is offering £1,000 “welcome bonuses” to cabin crew, as the airline suffers with staff shortages leading to delays and cancellations in recent weeks.
As airlines and airports around the world are struggling with a lack of workers due to the sudden boom in travel demand, the London-based carrier is hoping its £1,000 incentive will quickly bring qualified flight attendants to the company.
BA, who let around 10,000 staff go during the pandemic, says it is looking for cabin crew “who hold a current Heathrow or Stansted airside ID”.
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“For candidates who are successfully offered a role through this campaign, we’re offering a welcome bonus of £1,000 — paid in two instalments — £500 after your first three months, £500 after six months in role,” the advertisement said.
The carrier has stipulated that recruits must be able to start work before the summer to be eligible for the cash bonus.
“Applicants with a notice period or other circumstances which prevents them from being able to commence training before July 2022 may not be eligible for the welcome bonus.”
British Airways has so far cancelled around 1,200 flights this year due to staff shortages and Covid-related absences.
The airline’s hub, Heathrow Airport, is also on a big recruitment drive, advertising for 12,000 more staff.
The airport said it expects summer travel season 2022 at its peak to approach 2019 levels.
