Aviation
Ground crew warn airport chaos will worsen as industrial action looms
Australia’s transport and aviation unions sure do have their work cut out for them this month. Spare a thought for the spittle-covered mega phones.
Aviation
Union slams Jetstar’s claims it bribed strikers
by Ali Coulton
Jetstar claims the union handed out vouchers to strikers as an act of “desperation”, but the TWU says there’s nothing out of the ordinary about compensating workers.
Aviation
Jetstar warns of flight cancellations ahead of strikes next week
by Ali Coulton
Meanwhile, Travel Weekly staff are going on strike to protest a significant drop in the number of Tim Tams on offer in the office kitchen.
Aviation
Jetstar facing possible Christmas disruptions as pilots demand pay hike
Jetstar pilots are threatening industrial action over the silly season due to a breakdown of enterprise agreement negotiations.
Aviation
Air France CEO quits amid strikes as share prices tumble
France’s economy minister has warned that the airline could “disappear”. We hope they don’t take their delicious croissants with them.
Aviation
Airport strikes continue, delays expected
by Hannah Edensor
In what’s fast becoming Groundhog Day for Australian airports, strikes are set to continue for up to six hours a day, with travellers urged to prepare for delays.