United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Jetstar cancels 100 flights due to first ever pilots strike
Budget carrier Jetstar Airways has been forced to cancel about 100 flights scheduled for this weekend due an upcoming pilot’s strike.
Australian Federation of Air Pilots members will take four-hour stoppages on December 14 and 15.
They are striking to demand improved pay and working conditions.
For each of the two days there will be two waves of strikes staring with narrowbody pilots downing tools in the morning and then pilots operating Boeing 787s on international routes will stop work in the afternoon.
Despite this, the airline says it thinks it can still operate 80% of its schedule by re-timing flights and transferring some passengers onto Qantas operated services.
The union said more strikes are possible up until December 20.
"We are hoping to resume discussions with the company to reach an agreement so that no further action needs to be taken after this period," AFAP executive director Simon Lutton said.
Strike action does not affect Jetstar affiliates Jetstar Asia, Jetstar Japan and Jetstar Pacific.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
Abercrombie & Kent hails $500 million funding boost
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Gatwick braces for strike
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’