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Pilots employed by Qantas Group domestic subsidiary extend industrial action
February 15th 2024
Cockpit crew flying Qantas Group’s Network Aviation are withdrawing their labour from the airline for six days instead of the five days previously announced, the Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) said. Read More » The strike began on February 14 and will be in place until February 19. To limit the impact on passengers, Qantas will operate larger aircraft, including 737s and charter aircraft, for the first days of the strike to accommodate travellers booked on Network Aviation services. To date, 25 Network Aviation return flights have been cancelled. The operation of larger aircraft will allow 80% of Network Aviation passengers to travel on the same day as booked, Qantas Group said. AFAP members - more than 90% of the 250 pilots employed by Network Aviation - are eligible to participate in the industrial action that aims to deliver the same terms and conditions to the airline’s cockpit crew as enjoyed by pilots working for other Qantas Group subsidiaries.
