Aviation
Majority of cabin crew will need new jobs if Qantas scraps agreement, according to union survey
New research has revealed the extent of the financial and mental toll on airline workers after two years of stand-downs alongside the airline’s threat to slash their pay almost in half.
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Qantas threatens to slash cabin crew wages by “almost half” in latest union pay row
by Ali Coulton
The national carrier is once again facing condemnation from unions after applying to scrap its long-haul crew contract in an effort to “push through” a new deal.
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Ukrainian airline scraps heels and tight skirts for comfy suits and Nike sneakers
This airline has given its cabin crew uniform a modern update that ditches tight-fitting, restrictive clothing and high heels for something a bit more suited to the job.
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Ex-flight attendant claims airline drove her to end 10-year career by constantly scrutinising her weight
The former flightie claims the airline subjected her to three years of random weight checks and a weight management plan that prohibited her from eating rice and bread.
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WATCH: Fake flight attendant hilariously recounts “ass-whooping” given to unruly passenger
Thought we’d run out of stories about flight attendants duct-taping unruly passengers to their seats? Well, here’s another, and this one’s pretty bloody funny!
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Qantas and Jetstar to make COVID-19 jab mandatory for all staff
The national carrier said three-quarters of its employees support the move and would be concerned if their colleagues weren’t vaccinated. Naturally, the TWU is furious.
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Pigeon on a plane! Bird causes chaos trying to hitch a ride with airline to Europe
This cheeky little critter caused delays after deciding to trade the busy streets of New Jersey for a holiday in sunny Greece.
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Japan Airways requests Aussie Olympians travel with supervisor following athletes “excessive” drinking
by Ali Coulton
The drama surrounding a flight full of Aussie Olympians continues, with witnesses saying athletes raided the galley for alcohol, refused to follow cabin crew instructions and didn’t comply with mask requirements while on board.
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WATCH: Passenger duct-taped to seat after trying to flee plane mid-flight
A TikTok user posted footage of a woman restrained to a chair by duct tape after she allegedly bit and spat at cabin crew before trying to open the plane’s front door.
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Flight attendant loses two teeth after passenger attack, as union calls for more protection
A cabin crew union in the US said incidences of passengers verbally and physically abusing staff has climbed since the pandemic began.
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Airline passenger faces $13,500 fine for blowing his nose on a blanket
While the FAA has won’t name the individual, the airline has confirmed that a famous rapper was banned from flying with them on the same day and on the same route.
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Woman charged after attacking cabin crew on American Airlines flight
The female passenger allegedly hit a flight attendant repeatedly and tried to lift up her skirt, after accusing another cabin crew member of not picking up her rubbish.