Miss T Donaldson and Mrs T de Mello v British Airways plc (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3300980/2021 (11 June 2025)

Miss T Donaldson and Mrs T de Mello v British Airways plc (England and Wales : Age Discrimination) [2025] UKET 3300980/2021 (11 June 2025)

The Tribunal found that the claimants were subjected to age discrimination and unfair dismissal as the respondent's actions were not justified by legitimate business needs and failed to follow fair procedures.

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Citation
[2025] UKET 3300980/2021
Parties
Claimant: Miss T Donaldson; Claimant: Mrs T de Mello; Respondent: British Airways plc
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Judgment Date
11 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Claims upheld
Legal Topics
Age Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law Equality Law Age Discrimination Unfair Dismissal

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Parties

Miss T Donaldson

Claimant

Mrs T de Mello

Claimant

British Airways plc

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Employment Tribunal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent discriminated against the claimants on the grounds of age
  2. 2 Whether the claimants were unfairly dismissed

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the claimants were subjected to age discrimination and unfair dismissal as the respondent's actions were not justified by legitimate business needs and failed to follow fair procedures.

Court Disposition

Claims upheld

Orders

  • The respondent is ordered to pay compensation to both claimants.
  • The respondent must review its dismissal procedures to ensure compliance with equality legislation.