British Airways cuts 13,000 jobs

British Airways has said it will cut 13,000 jobs as the coronavirus pandemic batters the airline industry. On Monday, it announced one more job was going: the chief executive’s.

Alex Cruz, the chief executive and chairman of British Airways, will step down from his role as chief executive immediately, the airline’s parent company, IAG, said. He had held the position for 4 1/2 years.

The sudden change in management comes as British Airways, like much of the rest of the travel industry, is urgently trying to stay afloat.