Air New Zealand Air Points - Pilots Union Gives Notice Of Strike On Jul 19-21

Pilots Union Gives Notice Of Strike On Jul 19-21

Air New Zealand said Tuesday that the Airline Pilots Association has given notice that its members who operate domestic and international flights for the carrier plan to strike for 48 hours starting early July 19 .

The company, in a statement, said it has asked the pilots' group to call off the strike, saying it is a "self-defeating" exercise.

The strike won't affect Air New Zealand 's discount carrier Freedom Air, the Mount Cook airline, or other minor airlines in the group.

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Brilliant! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif

That is all NZ need at the moment, I am sure the evil red tail will be laughing with glee!

Seriously, I am sure there is a good reason, but hopefully the pilots and the airline can work it out with further eroding investor and consumer confidence.

Mark

Planned Pilots Strike Based On False Assumptions

Air New Zealand said Wednesday the Airline Pilots Association's planned strike is based on false assumptions about the company's development strategies.

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Talks Underway With Pilots Union To Avert Strike

Air New Zealand (A.AIZ) said Tuesday talks are expected to resume later in the day between its management and a union representing about 500 pilots who are planning a two-day strike next Friday.

Air New Zealand spokesman Mark Champion said "exploratory talks" were held last evening and earlier Tuesday.

http://biz.yahoo.com/djus/020708/200207082114000758_1.html

Air New Zealand To Resume Negotiations With Pilots On Strike

Air New Zealand Ltd. Friday announced it is resuming negotiations with the Airline Pilots Association, and have agreed on a basis to avert a planned two-day strike next Friday.

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