Around 36,000 British Airways staff are set to be suspended as the airline fights for survival amid the coronavirus crisis, according to reports.
BA is understood to have brokered a deal with trade union Unite which will see 80 per cent of cabin crew, ground staff, engineers and head office workers put on leave.
No employees are thought to be in line for redundancy, however, following 10 days of talks - though the deal has yet to be fully signed off, reports the BBC.
However, it is thought the agreement may be finalised later today. The airline has grounded much of its 330-strong fleet during the crisis, with the expected deal to affect all staff at Gatwick and London City Airport.
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