Angela Luger and Simon Breakwell will join the board as independent non-executive directors of the airline and holiday group.

Former executive chairman Bob Mackenzie brings a wrongful dismissal claim against the AA, following his gross misconduct dismissal last year—a move that has dumbfounded the organisation.

Ousted chairman of the AA, Bob Mackenzie, faces demand to repay more than £1m in bonuses following disclosure of a second altercation.