TWO senior British Airways pilots involved in an affair have been demoted after juggling a roster so they could fly to Venice together.
An investigation was launched into the married mum and her male pilot lover after a tip-off.
The pair arranged to fly to Venice together to enjoy an overnight breakCorbis
The duo were accused of colluding so they could enjoy a night-stop together in a luxury hotel in the romantic Italian city.
After The Sun contacted BA, a letter was sent to all pilots informing them the more senior female worker “stepped back from her management role”.
It added: “We thank her for her contribution over the last 15 months and wish her well for her return to the line.”
A source told The Sun last night: “Word had spread about her relationship with a senior pilot colleague.
“It was foolhardy for management-level BA executives to behave in this way — carefully plotting a Venice trip together. It broke every rule.
“She was hauled in and asked why senior managers needed to be on a trip together. There was no legitimate reason for them to both stay overnight in Venice.”
The woman was in a senior management role overseeing pilots and ensuring standards.
The male pilot is understood to be “hugely respected” at the airline, helping train pilots.
Union Balpa refused to comment, despite being heavily involved in the investigation.
Sources within British Airways confirmed the pair’s prestigious management roles were removed.
They were last night still working for the airline as pilots.
A BA spokesperson said last night: “We do not comment on internal colleague matters.”
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