Qantas strike set to impact flight operations

Wednesday, 25 Sep, 2024 0

Qantas passengers have been warned of potential travel disruption as the airline’s engineers go on strike.

The industrial action kicks off at Melbourne today and then on Monday.

Other airport strikes are planned around the country on 2 October and 4 October.

Engineers are seeking an initial 15% pay rise this year and the 5% annually.

The Qantas Engineers’ Alliance said the strike is ‘highly likely’ to impact flights.

Qantas says it has made contingency plans and doesn’t believe there will be widespread disruption.

However, the airline has offered passengers the option to change to earlier flights before the strike action begins.

The union says its members have gone without pay increases for nearly four years.

Steve Murphy, AMWU National Secretary, said: “Nothing has changed at Qantas —workers feel undervalued, underpaid and under-appreciated. If you’ve had a bad Qantas experience, well that’s nothing compared to how Qantas makes their workers feel every day.”

Learn more about : Qantas ( Asia Pecific )

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.

Babble is a leading technology business that is reimagining how we do work. Founded in 2001, the company works with...

Take your clients’ vacation to the next level at Universal Orlando Resort™. With three amazing theme parks – Universal Studios...

SOUTH AUSTRALIA. FOR THOSE WHO WANT A LITTLE MORE. South Australia. It’s a beautiful place. A place for the restless,...

The city has been the vibrant heart of Japan for over 400 years, and is a crossroads where tradition meets...

Celebrating its 30-year anniversary in 2022, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® offers guests An Unrivaled Experience® with every luxury included. Carrying...

Our Mission Ecommerce has transformative powers, and we believe everyone should be able to take part. But outdated solutions and...

With long periods of Thailand’s History, according to evidences and studies, Sukhothai was the first kingdom of Thailand. At that time, an early Thai...

Wonderful Indonesia Indonesia is a country blessed with countless wonders. What makes this country unique is its diverse culture and...

ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES Mabuhay! Welcome to our archipelago of 7,641 islands where there are endless beaches, lively and fashionable cities,...

Travel specialists founded the company in 1999 as AC Tours. Since then we have grown and expanded to incorporate four...

We’re here to provide the very best experience in train travel. From booking your ticket, to asking us a question...

IHG Hotels & Resorts: Redefining Hospitality Excellence IHG Hotels & Resorts is a globally renowned hospitality company that stands at...

Intrepid Travel is a world leader in sustainable experience-rich travel that has been taking travellers to discover the world’s most amazing places...