QANTAS Airways is facing a possible strike by its long-haul pilots

QANTAS Airways (Sydney) is now facing possible industrial action (strike) next month by its long-haul pilots. The company issued the following statement:

“Qantas is disappointed that the pilots’ union is threatening to take industrial action which could cause disruptions to Australian travelers.

Qantas is prepared to negotiate sensible and reasonable increases in pay and conditions for our long-haul pilots however the current demands from the union are excessive and unsustainable.

The pilots’ union is demanding pay increases, free flights on top of already heavily discounted airfares and a requirement that pilots on all Qantas airlines, including Jetstar, are paid the same high rates as Qantas pilots.

Paying Qantas pilot rates to pilots for our low cost carrier Jetstar would drive up ticket prices, make Jetstar unprofitable and set precedents for other staff salaries.

We encourage the union to remain at the negotiating table.”

If this wasn’t enough for QF, according to the WSJ, two right-handed aircraft engineers (mechanics) will perform their dutues starting on Friday with only their left hands!

The company has described the industrial action as a stunt.

The Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association with about 1,600 members, is concerned the company will move their jobs offshore to save costs.

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Copyright Photo: John Adlard. Despite the labor turmoil beseeching the airline, QF has introduced this special “Go Qantas Wallabies” logojet. Please click on the photo for the full story.