AF Strike on 22 February and HOP ! pilots strike
Feb 12, 2018, 12:24 am
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AF Strike on 22 February and HOP ! pilots strike
Apparently 10 unions for different employee categories are asking for a 6% pay increase accross the board and threaten to strike on 22 February.
Pilots seem to be asking over 10% raise. And HOP! pilots have voted for a strike too (one day a week):
https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-se...er-2152433.php
Any guess on the likelihood of a strike and its effects on AF/HOP operations?
Is this just negotiation tactics?
Pilots seem to be asking over 10% raise. And HOP! pilots have voted for a strike too (one day a week):
https://www.lesechos.fr/industrie-se...er-2152433.php
Any guess on the likelihood of a strike and its effects on AF/HOP operations?
Is this just negotiation tactics?
Last edited by brunos; Feb 12, 2018 at 12:29 am
Feb 12, 2018, 6:26 am
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If your don't have a fully flexible ticket, you can't rebook without cost, unless a strike is official. This will be known latest 3 days before an actual strike takes place. In case there is a strike officially announced, AF will put a system in place which should help you to rebook to for free, or get full reimbursement if necessary.
If you have a fully flexible ticket, you can rebook at any time you choose.
Last edited by Zembla; Feb 12, 2018 at 6:48 am
Feb 13, 2018, 7:09 pm
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My insiders sources at AF are also concerned about that strike so that does not help.
Feb 13, 2018, 8:29 pm
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My insider sources, admittedly very remote from HQ, believe that this is negotiation tactics as the annual pay agreement has been invalidated.
A good probability is that it will result in lengthy discussions under threat, rather than a strike that day.
But if the strike takes place, its effect could be massive.
This is just one guess.
A good probability is that it will result in lengthy discussions under threat, rather than a strike that day.
But if the strike takes place, its effect could be massive.
This is just one guess.
Feb 13, 2018, 10:40 pm
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Like clockwork. Just as AF is starting to get its affairs in order and had recovered from the previous labour disputes, employees do this.
I have not been on an AF flight for a good 18 months because AF can't compete on cost, comfort or service with the *A carriers on the Canada to Asia routes. The airline will be even less competitive if it gives in. The labour instability is just icing on the cake for that. Honestly, I am always worried of a wildcat strike or angry FA issues on the routes to Canada. I haven't forgotten the last labour strike that nearly left me stranded in Asia.
I have not been on an AF flight for a good 18 months because AF can't compete on cost, comfort or service with the *A carriers on the Canada to Asia routes. The airline will be even less competitive if it gives in. The labour instability is just icing on the cake for that. Honestly, I am always worried of a wildcat strike or angry FA issues on the routes to Canada. I haven't forgotten the last labour strike that nearly left me stranded in Asia.
Feb 17, 2018, 3:46 pm
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strike confirmed
Hello. I just called platinum line and they told me that there is a 99% probability of strike on the 22nd. The nice lady told me that they have received instructions to modify reservation of this date at no cost. Therefore I decided to change my flight to Guangzhou from 22 to 20. This creates some extra costs for me but I have no choice as I need to be there. Do you know if I am entitled to any compensation/costs coverage ?
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.
Feb 17, 2018, 8:13 pm
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Hello. I just called platinum line and they told me that there is a 99% probability of strike on the 22nd. The nice lady told me that they have received instructions to modify reservation of this date at no cost. Therefore I decided to change my flight to Guangzhou from 22 to 20. This creates some extra costs for me but I have no choice as I need to be there. Do you know if I am entitled to any compensation/costs coverage ?
Thank you in advance.
Thank you in advance.