Urgent warning thousands of Aussies to be hit with flight delays at all major airports on Monday
3 months, 1 week ago

Urgent warning thousands of Aussies to be hit with flight delays at all major airports on Monday

Daily Mail  

Thousands of travellers could be facing delays as Qantas engineers plan to continue striking as staff negotiate an ongoing wage dispute. More than a thousand Qantas engineers will walk off the job during peak-hour flights on Monday morning, as NSW school holidays officially kick off. More than a thousand Qantas engineers will walk off the job during peak-hour flights on Monday morning 'As our members say, there are no car parks when you're 30,000 feet in the air, so these maintenance engineers need to get it right the first time. Qantas engineers, components maintenance workers and line maintenance engineers will continue to stop work on Monday, with the union warning the action will likely to have a significant and immediate impact on flights. More than a thousand Qantas engineers will walk off the job during peak-hour flights on Monday morning, as NSW school holidays officially kick off AWU National Secretary Paul Farrow said staff hoped staff hope to find a solution soon with management.

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Qantas says majority of flights are 'on time' at airports as engineers strike for 24 hours
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Qantas says majority of flights are 'on time' at airports as engineers strike for 24 hours

ABC  

Airports around the country have reported minimal disruptions to travellers despite hundreds of Qantas engineers walking off the job on Friday. The strike action comes after long-running negotiations broke down between Qantas and the unions representing engineers over their request for a 25 per cent pay rise. "Qantas has offered pay increases, new career pathways, and more advanced training, which …

Qantas engineers warn strikes will continue if airline doesn't make higher pay offer
3 months, 1 week ago

Qantas engineers warn strikes will continue if airline doesn't make higher pay offer

ABC  

Qantas engineers are warning they'll hold further strikes if the airline does not make a substantial increase in its pay offer, as a protracted enterprise bargaining dispute continues. The Qantas Engineers' Alliance, which consists of the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union, Australian Workers Union and Electrical Trades Union wants a 15 per cent up-front pay rise with another 5 per cent …

Qantas strike sparks fears over flight delays as school holidays kick off in one Australian state
3 months, 1 week ago

Qantas strike sparks fears over flight delays as school holidays kick off in one Australian state

Daily Mail  

Qantas engineers plan to strike in Sydney, coinciding with the NSW school holidays and the lead-up to the NRL grand final, as they ramp up their fight for better pay. On Thursday, strike action by Qantas engineers in Melbourne threatened disruptions ahead of Saturday's AFL Grand Final, but the airline said customers weren't affected. Australian Workers' Union national secretary Paul …

Qantas flight delays due to strike impacting Australian travellers
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Qantas flight delays due to strike impacting Australian travellers

Daily Mail  

Qantas travellers have been put on alert for flight disruptions as engineers stage a fortnight of industrial action heading into football grand finals. Their unions warn the action is highly likely to affect Qantas flights in all capital cities, however the airline disagrees. Industrial action launched by Qantas engineers in Melbourne is expected to spread nationwide 'You can't expect to …

Airport firefighters set to strike nationally, threatening school holiday travel plans
9 months, 1 week ago

Airport firefighters set to strike nationally, threatening school holiday travel plans

ABC  

In short: United Firefighters Union of Australia's aviation firefighters are planning a 4-hour work stoppage beginning at 6am on April 15. United Firefighters Union Australia says it has leaked documents from employer Airservices Australia showing an "extreme risk" at 13 airports, and "high risk" at 14 others. "These leaked documents confirm that Australia's air travellers face a dire risk every …

Qantas flight to Fiji turns back to Sydney after 'potential mechanical issue'
1 year, 11 months ago

Qantas flight to Fiji turns back to Sydney after 'potential mechanical issue'

ABC  

Qantas says a flight was forced to return to Sydney "as a precaution" this morning after pilots received a warning about a "potential mechanical issue". Key points: Qantas says the plane landed normally at Sydney Airport It says it hopes to get passengers to Fiji "as quickly as possible" A pilot on a flight yesterday was forced to issue an …

Heathrow flight delays warned as workers confirm strike action
2 years ago

Heathrow flight delays warned as workers confirm strike action

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Similar strike action took place at the London airport last month, which Unite said …

Airport chaos showing no signs of ending as workers threat striking and Qantas boss lashes out
2 years, 5 months ago

Airport chaos showing no signs of ending as workers threat striking and Qantas boss lashes out

Daily Mail  

Qantas says striking baggage handlers are doing a 'terrible, terrible thing' to Australians after walking off the job over current working conditions. 'Chronically overworked ground crew at aviation company dnata will today apply to the Fair Work Commission to hold a vote on strike action over the company’s attempt to push through an agreement that gives pay cuts to experienced …

Travellers warned to expect more disruptions in coming months
2 years, 6 months ago

Travellers warned to expect more disruptions in coming months

ABC  

Australian air travellers have been warned to expect more disruptions over the next 12 months, as the industry scrambles to fill critical worker shortages ahead of the July school holidays. Key points: Sydney Airport CEO Geoff Culbert says airports are struggling to recruit enough workers He says there will still be staff shortages during the next school holidays Passengers say …

Qantas slashes flights to Asia as it warns coronavirus outbreak could cost it $150 million
4 years, 10 months ago

Qantas slashes flights to Asia as it warns coronavirus outbreak could cost it $150 million

ABC  

Qantas will slash flights across Asia as the coronavirus crisis continues to damage airlines around the world. Key points: Qantas is forecasting a $100-150 million hit to its profit this financial year from coronavirus Boss Alan Joyce says workers will be asked to use their paid leave, as flight cuts leave a surplus of 700 full time staff The airline …

Jetstar strike cancels flights in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide
5 years ago

Jetstar strike cancels flights in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide

ABC  

Jetstar customers around the country are facing delays to their travel plans as ground crews and baggage handlers walk off the job to demand a pay increase and improved conditions. Key points: Almost all major airports have experienced cancellations and delays Workers are demanding a 4 per cent pay increase and better conditions to avoid risk of "serious injury" Strikes …

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