Pilots who face joblessness because of Covid-19 may be given temporary roles in the Royal Air Force. For years Britain's air force has sent pilots to fly with British Airways following their fighting careers.
The huge down-turn in the commercial aviation industry triggered by the coronavirus could see the relationship reversed. The pilots' union BALPA is in talks with the RAF to send BA pilots into training for roles in the air force.
They could spend up to four years converting from flying passenger aircraft to military planes. Do you have a coronavirus story?
Email [email protected] "The RAF will select individuals based on suitability, including background, relevant experience, and qualifications," a BALPA memo to BA pilots read,