A woman pilot is claiming British Airways has sexually discriminated against her by not allowing her to extend her part-time working. Jessica Starmer – who currently works 75 per cent of the full-time hours – wanted to further reduce her hours so that she could look after her one-year-old daughter Beth. The 26-year-old, who is married to a BA pilot, told the BBC Online that her job should not be “incompatible” with motherhood. A BA spokeswoman told the BBC the airline “limited part-time work to 75 per cent in cases where a pilot’s experience fell short of the required number of flying hours”. The tribunal, due to open at Watford today, is expected to last most of the week.
Woman pilot claims sex discrimination by BA
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