Dutch union cancels EasyJet strike during May holiday period; KLM recruiting pilots
1 year, 9 months ago

Dutch union cancels EasyJet strike during May holiday period; KLM recruiting pilots

NL Times  

Dutch labor union FNV has abandoned plans to organize EasyJet cabin crew for a possible strike during the busy May holiday period. FNV union leader Stijn Jansen confirmed the decision on Thursday after it was reported that the British budget airline has recognized FNV as a negotiation partner for the new collective bargaining agreement that covers its Dutch cabin crew, including flight attendants and pursers. Air France-KLM wants to recruit pilots for the summer season with bonuses Meanwhile, Air France-KLM is also looking to resolve a labor issue of its own. In addition, Air France wants to give pilots who can operate Boeing 777 and Airbus A320 aircraft a bonus if they waive a maximum of seven vacation days.

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Easyjet cancels 232 flights over next three days from holiday destination loved by British tourists as cabin crew go on strike
4 months, 1 week ago

Easyjet cancels 232 flights over next three days from holiday destination loved by British tourists as cabin crew go on strike

Daily Mail  

EasyJet has been forced to cancel 232 flights to and from Portugal over the next few days as air cabin crew go on strike. Brits planning on travelling to the popular holiday destination have been urged to check the status of their flights using the airline's online flight checker. EasyJet has been forced to cancel 232 flights to-and-from Portugal over …

Airlines and Eurostar make cancellations amid France general strike
1 year, 10 months ago

Airlines and Eurostar make cancellations amid France general strike

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. An easyJet spokesperson said: “Airlines have been requested by the French authorities to make cancellations to their flying programmes on …

Airport chaos: European travel runs into pandemic cutbacks
2 years, 6 months ago

Airport chaos: European travel runs into pandemic cutbacks

Associated Press  

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Air France-KLM boss warns travelers: Go to the airport early
2 years, 6 months ago

Air France-KLM boss warns travelers: Go to the airport early

Associated Press  

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Airport chaos: European travel runs into pandemic cutbacks
2 years, 6 months ago

Airport chaos: European travel runs into pandemic cutbacks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “In the vast majority of cases, people are traveling,” …

Perfect storm of problems leads to European airport chaos
2 years, 6 months ago

Perfect storm of problems leads to European airport chaos

LA Times  

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KLM to Slash Upto 5,000 Jobs Despite Dutch Govt's Bailout Package to Weather Covid-19 Impact
4 years, 4 months ago

KLM to Slash Upto 5,000 Jobs Despite Dutch Govt's Bailout Package to Weather Covid-19 Impact

News 18  

Dutch airline KLM said Friday it would shed up to 5,000 jobs due to a "crisis of unprecedented magnitude" caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The carrier, part of the Air France KLM group, said the cuts through the end of 2021 were necessary as it had made huge losses despite a 3.4-billion-euro Dutch government bailout. The cuts would involve around …

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