British Airline Pilots' Association

The British Airline Pilots' Association, known as BALPA, is the professional association and registered trade union for UK pilots. The site says it represents more than 10,000 pilots and is recognised at 20 companies.

The site says BALPA represents about 85 percent of commercial pilots flying in the UK. It says its members have flown more than 50 million hours. The site calls BALPA the UK's biggest pilot community.

BALPA says it campaigns for safety, working conditions and standards for UK pilots. Its campaign topics include the impact of Brexit on aviation, flight safety, sustainability and pilot training.

Members get several services. The site lists legal representation, industrial support on pay and benefits, career management advice, access to the BALPA website, portal and apps, and publications such as The Log magazine.

The site lists a 24 hour emergency line for members after a serious incident or accident. It also lists a Pilot Advice and Support Service, which offers independent peer support for members with personal issues.

Recent news on the site includes a two year pay deal at Loganair that members accepted, a cooperation agreement among IAG pilot unions, and a call for a new system to deal with disruptive passengers. These items are dated late September and early October 2026.

The site does not give a street address for the head office. The contact page lists general enquiries, press enquiries and a member portal. Social links go to LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.