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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
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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.
Aviation
Union warns travellers of strike
by AAP
Passengers at seaports and major international airports across the country can expect delays and disruptions due to a customs and immigration staff strike.
News
Lufthansa pilots call off strike: union
A union representing Lufthansa pilots says they have called off plans to walk off the job at Germany's busiest airport. […]