The economic downturn has hit demand for air travel British Airways wants staff to accept a two-year pay freeze, according to documents seen by the BBC.The company had already announced it was looking for 3,000 redundancies among crew and administrative staff. Talks between unions and management to agree on cost savings were adjourned earlier and should resume on Wednesday. BA is struggling as the economic downturn continues to hurt its business. It recently asked staff to work for nothing to save money. BA is also pushing for significant changes in working conditions. ReconveneThe Unite and GMB unions said the talks with BA on its financial situation would reconvene at 1000 BST on Wednesday. They said they were seeking "a mutually acceptable way forward which protects the long- term interests of our members, loyal BA customers, investors and the company". British Airways has said 800 workers volunteered to work for nothing for up to a month, following the airline's request to cut costs.[Read more...]