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.
Aviation
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.
Aviation
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.
Travel Agents
Flight Centre’s laywers hit back at ex-employees over short break claims
Lawyers representing Flight Centre have responded to allegations that the travel giant underpaid employees and failed to give them adequate breaks, arguing it is not the employer’s job to “stand over” workers.
Aviation
OPINION: Why the government must step in and save Australia’s aviation industry
by Michael Kaine
The TWU’s Michael Kaine has penned an urgent message to the government asking them to stop the collapse of Australia’s aviation industry.
Aviation
Union accuses Jetstar of blackmail as ground crew accept enterprise agreement
Jetstar workers have voted to accept an enterprise agreement, ending months of industrial action during peak travel periods.
Aviation
Jetstar slams union demands as “unsustainable” as it prepares for more strikes
by Ali Coulton
Jetstar has labelled wage claims from unions “unsustainable and “inconsistent”, as the airline cuts 10 per cent of its January flights to minimise disruptions.
Aviation
Jetstar ground crew to strike over unfair pay and safety concerns, says union boss
The Jetstar strikes saga continues, with ground crew and baggage handlers announcing they will walk off the job on Friday.
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
Qantas nixes staff volunteer problem after union outcry
The airline said the program will now only include 50 senior managers and executives after being accused of “grinch behaviour”.
Aviation
British Airways crew strikes continue
Travel Weekly staff held a strike over lack of roasted almonds and champagne once, but were only given unsalted peanuts and Passion Pop in return.
Aviation
News
Tensions mount in Jetstar-union talks
by AAP
Negotiations have soured between Jetstar and its ground crews with a union claiming the airline has threatened to ground its entire fleet.