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British Airways Furlough Thousands Of Staff Due To Delay To Restart Of International Travel

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Airline blames lack of holiday destinations on UK's green list

British Airways has furloughed thousands of its staff, due to the delay to the restart of international travel.

The airline blames the lack of holiday destinations on the UK's travel green list.

The firm is calling for the British Government to open international travel "as soon as possible".

It's noted many employees will go onto a flexible furlough scheme and work part time.

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