Collective agreement for the pilots being negotiated
Apr 4, 2022, 8:25 am
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Here we go again - could this be round 2 of cancelled flights due to pilot stoppage?
Amazing - couple of my team just purchased tickets for a business trip to ARN at the end of APR.
Last time I had used SAS was also during the last pilot strike/work slow down and I had to change flights to another airline at the last minute.
Too bad - we picked the SAS flights as they now have the new A321LR on the BOS-CPH route with easy connections onto ARN.
I was also planning on bidding on an upgrade to burn up a stack of expiring Eurobonus points.
For those who have posted about this from the Danish and Swedish news sites - please continue to do that as the information that would be in the USA news sites is minimal to none.
Last time I had used SAS was also during the last pilot strike/work slow down and I had to change flights to another airline at the last minute.
Too bad - we picked the SAS flights as they now have the new A321LR on the BOS-CPH route with easy connections onto ARN.
I was also planning on bidding on an upgrade to burn up a stack of expiring Eurobonus points.
For those who have posted about this from the Danish and Swedish news sites - please continue to do that as the information that would be in the USA news sites is minimal to none.
Last edited by plan200; Apr 4, 2022 at 6:19 pm Reason: type
Apr 4, 2022, 4:40 pm
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Just did a quick scan on the usual suspects for reporting on this, seems very quiet. At least neither side has started a war in the media....
May 6, 2022, 1:21 pm
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May 8, 2022, 3:54 pm
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Our flights via BOS-CPH-ARN were completed with no issues
Update - Myself and 2 others of our co-workers used the BOS-CPH-ARN flights these past 2 weeks.
We all had no issues, other than significant check in and security delays at ARN (a know issue that is highlighted on the ARN website).
I have to say - this flight combination was one of the best I have had for getting to ARN from BOS.
I found the SAS flight crew on our flights to be pleasant and helpful - it helped that the BOS-CPH and CPH-BOS flights were only about 60% capacity.
The SAS flight crew on the CPH-ARN and ARN-CPH flights were ok as the flights were 100% filled.
While the BOS-CPH/CPH-BOS aircraft is a single aisle (A321LR) - it is one of the new aircrafts with the latest premium economy section.
We were allowed to purchase premium economy seating on this trip.
Based on co-workers sitting in both the bulkhead row and either of the 2 rows behind - our preference is the bulkhead.
I will write a more detailed flight review of the BOS-CPH/CPH-BOS flights in a couple days where I did bid on using most of my expiring points for an upgrade on the BOS-CPH segment.
Based on this flight combination and experience - I would on my next trip to ARN - look for this as my first choice to book.
Hopefully SAS management and employees can sort out their issues - if not and SAS disappears this will significantly limit ones choices of getting to ARN from the States.
Thanks -
We all had no issues, other than significant check in and security delays at ARN (a know issue that is highlighted on the ARN website).
I have to say - this flight combination was one of the best I have had for getting to ARN from BOS.
I found the SAS flight crew on our flights to be pleasant and helpful - it helped that the BOS-CPH and CPH-BOS flights were only about 60% capacity.
The SAS flight crew on the CPH-ARN and ARN-CPH flights were ok as the flights were 100% filled.
While the BOS-CPH/CPH-BOS aircraft is a single aisle (A321LR) - it is one of the new aircrafts with the latest premium economy section.
We were allowed to purchase premium economy seating on this trip.
Based on co-workers sitting in both the bulkhead row and either of the 2 rows behind - our preference is the bulkhead.
I will write a more detailed flight review of the BOS-CPH/CPH-BOS flights in a couple days where I did bid on using most of my expiring points for an upgrade on the BOS-CPH segment.
Based on this flight combination and experience - I would on my next trip to ARN - look for this as my first choice to book.
Hopefully SAS management and employees can sort out their issues - if not and SAS disappears this will significantly limit ones choices of getting to ARN from the States.
Thanks -
Jun 9, 2022, 7:08 am
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The strike notice have been sent. The pilot unions in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden has sent the same strike notice for June 24th.
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/penge/ny-s...arsler-strejke
In Danish, but Google is your friend.....
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/penge/ny-s...arsler-strejke
In Danish, but Google is your friend.....
Jun 9, 2022, 11:10 am
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Maybe I won’t miss the family fun celebrating a toddler’s birthday after all!
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/sas-piloter-truer-med-strejke-midt-i-kaempe-krise-saadan-staar-du-hvis-du-har-koebt
https://nyheder.tv2.dk/business/2022-06-09-omkring-1000-piloter-varsler-strejke-det-her-rammer-sas-rigtig-rigtig-rigtig
https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/sas-piloter-truer-med-strejke-midt-i-kaempe-krise-saadan-staar-du-hvis-du-har-koebt
https://nyheder.tv2.dk/business/2022-06-09-omkring-1000-piloter-varsler-strejke-det-her-rammer-sas-rigtig-rigtig-rigtig
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Jun 9, 2022, 2:02 pm
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I hope SK stands ground and doesn't give in on the pilots demands. It seems only a portion of the pilots are left with this union and SK can continue to run subcontracted flights and pilots in other entities. I applaud the restructuring work that's been done there to mitigate the unions and finally coming to fruition from SK leadership. Something positive for a change!
I wonder how the finances of this union look like and how long they can fund a strike.
I wonder how the finances of this union look like and how long they can fund a strike.
Jun 11, 2022, 6:05 am
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If they do go on strike, anyone knows how long approximately it will last? We are going on a family trip to the US and Canada and we will depart before the strike starts (if there is one) and home around 3 weeks time. I'm thinking if I need to buy up some hotel points so that we can have somewhere to stay in case we get stuck.
Jun 11, 2022, 6:47 am
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If they do go on strike, anyone knows how long approximately it will last? We are going on a family trip to the US and Canada and we will depart before the strike starts (if there is one) and home around 3 weeks time. I'm thinking if I need to buy up some hotel points so that we can have somewhere to stay in case we get stuck.
It is rarely a good deal to buy points for longer stays. But anyway duty of care and a good travel insurance should keep you covered.
Jun 11, 2022, 8:29 am
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I know buying points might not be an optimal but we have used quite some points already and Marriott has a 45% bonus on their points which in some cases might make sense. We travel with our 3 teenagers so with one room our choice is limited, and if we know we are going to be stuck before heading back to Canada, at least there are a handful of Springhill suites at around 10-15k a night which can fit all of us in without any issues.
I have a confirmed reservation SK can't give our seats away to others.
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Jun 11, 2022, 3:24 pm
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It really depends on whether they count the strike as Force Majeure or not, if they do I doubt my travel insurance will cover (I have both from card and bought).
I know buying points might not be an optimal but we have used quite some points already and Marriott has a 45% bonus on their points which in some cases might make sense. We travel with our 3 teenagers so with one room our choice is limited, and if we know we are going to be stuck before heading back to Canada, at least there are a handful of Springhill suites at around 10-15k a night which can fit all of us in without any issues.
I have a confirmed reservation SK can't give our seats away to others.
I know buying points might not be an optimal but we have used quite some points already and Marriott has a 45% bonus on their points which in some cases might make sense. We travel with our 3 teenagers so with one room our choice is limited, and if we know we are going to be stuck before heading back to Canada, at least there are a handful of Springhill suites at around 10-15k a night which can fit all of us in without any issues.
I have a confirmed reservation SK can't give our seats away to others.
The insurance might need to have some terms studied, but the trip delay/interruption is usually pretty broad.