British Airways plc employment tribunal cases

Browse recent Employment Tribunal decisions involving British Airways plc.

Cases (last 2 years): 15
Tribunal locations (last 2 years): 3
Recorded awards (last 2 years): 1

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2 Jul 2026

Dismissed on jurisdiction

Unfair Dismissal, Unpaid Wages and Whistleblowing

Heard at Watford

The claims of unfair dismissal, unlawful deduction from wages, and whistleblowing were dismissed for want of jurisdiction as they were presented out of time and the claimant failed to establish valid presentation or grounds for an extension.

Legal Issues (4)

Jurisdiction
time limits for presenting claims
validity of presentation by email and post
application of reasonably practicable and just and equitable tests for extension of time.

Reference: 3311709/2024

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13 May 2026

Claimant won

Unfair Dismissal and Breach of Contract

Heard at Reading

The claimant's complaints of unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal were found to be well-founded, with reductions for Polkey and contributory fault, but remedy is to be determined at a later hearing.

Legal Issues (5)

Unfair dismissal
wrongful dismissal
Polkey reduction
contributory fault
notice pay.

Reference: 3311075/2024

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13 May 2026

Claim dismissed

Unfair Dismissal

Heard at Watford

The Tribunal found that the complaint of unfair dismissal was not well-founded.

Legal Issues (1)

Whether the dismissal of the claimant was fair or unfair under the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Reference: 3311332/2024

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15 Apr 2026

Claim dismissed

Discrimination

Heard at London South

The Tribunal found that the claimant's complaints regarding the failure to comply with the duty to make reasonable adjustments did not succeed.

Legal Issues (1)

Sections 20 and 21 of the Equality Act 2010 regarding the duty to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled person.

Reference: 2305071/2024

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7 Apr 2026

Claim dismissed

Unfair Dismissal, Discrimination, Breach of Contract and Harassment

Heard at Reading

All claims were dismissed because the tribunal found the claimant's dismissal was due to his failure to pass probation, not because of any protected characteristic or because he made a flexible working request, and the alleged harassment did not occur.

Legal Issues (6)

Automatic unfair dismissal for making a flexible working request (section 104C ERA 1996)
direct discrimination on grounds of sex
religion
and association with disability (section 13 Equality Act 2010)
harassment related to religion (section 26 Equality Act 2010)
wrongful dismissal (breach of contract for notice pay).

Reference: 3301899/2024

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