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French strike poised to disrupt air traffic

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BA, Unite ready to resume talks to avert strikes

British Airways and the Unite union said on Friday they were willing to hold talks as early as today to avert the threat of further strike action by cabin crew in a dispute over pay and conditions.

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Lufthansa and its pilots settle pay dispute

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