Sir - The British Air Line Pilots Association (BALPA) is deeply disturbed by the recent decision of the UK Department for Education and Employment to approve work permits for Canadian pilots to fly for Air World this summer (Flight International, 17-23 April, P8).
Past precedent suggests that this application should have been refused - as the Department did with the British Airways application some weeks ago.
This decision will leave the industry and those who work in it in turmoil - uncertain as to exactly what is Government policy in this important area.
BALPA is not prepared to let the matter rest there and has requested an urgent meeting with the Secretary of State to try to sort it out.
Lord CLINTON-DAVIS of hackney
President
BALPA
Hayes, Middlesex, UK
Source: Flight International
