British Airways to close New Airways Pension Scheme to future accrual
British Airways is set to close the New Airways Pension Scheme to future accrual and launch a flexible benefits scheme incorporating a new defined contribution pension scheme.
The airline said the move comes after consultation with the airline's trade unions and employees. The new scheme will open on 1 April 2018 and replace the airline's main UK defined benefit scheme, the...
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