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European pilots want better representation as transnational airlines grow

Representatives from the Norwegian, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Irish LCC Ryanair and UK LCC easyJet pilot groups, as well as French, Dutch and Argentinian pilots’ unions, have met to discuss better representation for pilots working for the growing number of transnational airlines in Europe, the European Cockpit Association (ECA) said.

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Apr 17, 2018

Article

Air France offers ‘growth pact’ pay proposal in bid to end strikes

Air France has presented a new “growth pact” pay proposal to unions in a bid to put an end to a series of strikes that has led to flight cancellations and disruption....More
Apr 17, 2018

Article

European pilots want better representation as transnational airlines grow

Representatives from the Norwegian, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Irish LCC Ryanair and UK LCC easyJet pilot groups, as well as French, Dutch and Argentinian pilots’ unions, have met to discuss better representation for pilots working for the growing number of transnational airlines in Europe, the European Cockpit Association (ECA) said....More
Apr 16, 2018

Article

Air France faces more strikes as pay dispute continues

Air France faces day-long strikes April 17, 18, 23 and 24 as a series of strikes continues, part of a long-running pay dispute between the airline’s employees and management....More
Apr 11, 2018

Article

Southwest, mechanics reach agreement in principle on 5-year contract

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the union representing over 2,400 Southwest maintenance technicians and related employees, reached an agreement in principle (AIP) April 10 for a five-year contract....More
Apr 9, 2018

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ATWOnline

Court decision could spur US maintenance manual fight

A US court ruling has determined FAA is not obligated to force an aerospace manufacturer to supply maintenance instructions to a repair station....More
Apr 9, 2018

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ATWOnline

LATAM works to avert LAN Express cabin crew strike

Santiago-based LATAM Airlines Group management has reportedly offered a last-minute concession to the cabin crew union of its subsidiary LAN Express, in an effort to stave off a strike action called by the union for Tuesday April 10....More
Apr 3, 2018

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British Airways’ new pension scheme to save $112 million a year

British Airways’ new employee pension scheme should result in annual savings of £80 million ($112 million), its parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) said....More
Mar 29, 2018

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ATWOnline

Air France braces for March 30 labor strike

Air France expects to operate 76% of its flights during a planned March 30 strike by the carrier’s pilots, cabin and ground crew personnel....More
Mar 29, 2018

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ATWOnline

Cabin crew strike disrupts Ryanair Easter holiday Portugal flights

A series of planned one-day strikes called by Portuguese cabin crew union SNPVAC is threatening Ryanair service to Portugal over the upcoming Easter holiday....More
Mar 27, 2018

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Air France unions call for strike March 30

Air France flights face disruption on March 30, as several of the carrier’s trade unions take strike action, which will also affect schedules on the carrier’s LCC subsidiary Joon....More