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800 will work for nothing.
(I'm feeling awake)
British Airways says 7,000 of its staff have opted to take pay cuts
The company had asked its 40,000 workforce this month to work for free for one month of the year as part of a cost-cutting measure.
Bosses had also offered staff a range of other options, such as taking unpaid leave, in a bid to save cash.
BA said 6,940 employees had volunteered for unpaid leave, part-time working or unpaid work by June 24, saving the company £10m.
Willie Walsh, British Airways' chief executive, said: "This is a fantastic first response. I want to thank everyone who has volunteered to help us pull through this difficult period.
"This response clearly shows the significant difference individuals can make."
Staff who have offered to work unpaid will still receive shift allowances and other payments, although they will forego their basic pay.
Mr Walsh himself will work for nothing during July, saving the company £60,000.
But unions had lambasted the plans
"Mr Walsh can afford to work for free but our members cannot," a T&G spokesman said at the time.
BA is looking to cut 4,000 jobs, including 2,000 voluntary redundancies among the 14,000 cabin crew, as it strives to save cash.
The airline has reached a deal with the British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) which will save it around £26m.
Under the plans, pilots will see their pay cut by 2.61% - worth around £2,000 - and will take a 20% cut in flying time allowances.
Up to 78 British Airways pilots, out of the total of 3,200, will lose their jobs as part of the agreement.
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