FTSE lands heavily as BA cancels yet more flights

The FTSE 100 index closed down 30.8 points or 0.69% to 4459 after British Airways cancelled another six flights this week – following yet more cancellations last week and the threat of strike action over the Bank Holiday weekend - because of staffing shortages. The firm has now announced an internal investigation into its continued staffing problems but this has brought BA’s share price 4.5p or 1.97% lower to 224p. Vodafone also closed down 3p or 2.32% to 126.25p, having enjoyed strong trading over recent weeks. And Wal-Mart is making the news again in the UK’s stock markets as Bu...