BA closes NAPS pension fund; unions demand talks

British Airways has announced its intention to close its main defined benefit pension scheme (NAPS). The decision caused unions to react strongly. “Unite and GMB within British Airways must express on behalf of our members and in the strongest possible terms, both our dismay and bitter disappointment at the news that British Airways has announced its intention to close its main pension scheme,” said Unite and GMB in a statement. “Our team of financial analysts has worked tirelessly with the airline over the last few months to explore ways to keep the pension scheme open and secure it for the