More Strikes..Yikes...Here we go agian...Tel Aviv Airport Strike Grounds Flights

September 13, 2010


Reuters reports...ground staff began an indefinite strike at Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion airport on Monday, initially halting all outgoing flights, an airport spokeswoman said. Will these strikes never stop at a time when airlines and the economy in gerneral is trying to recover?
The stoppage by Israel Airports Authority workers in support of pension demands occurred during one of the busiest holiday periods of the year in Israel, she said.
Flights already en route to Ben-Gurion, Israel's main international airport, were being allowed to land but all ground services such as offloading of baggage were suspended.
"The airport is currently closed to all outgoing flights and the strike is currently open-ended," the spokeswoman said.

Air Berlin Reaches Agreement with Cockpit Staff

Management at Air Berlin and LTU announced they have reached a successful framework agreement with VC, the pilots’ union, with regard to the working conditions for cockpit personnel. The collective bargaining process that has been ongoing since the beginning of the year has therefore been brought to an amicable conclusion.
British Airways union expected to meet for discussions Monday 6 September.
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Not another BA strike ballot

September 1, 2010


Will it never stop?????

The union representing British Airways' cabin crew is considering balloting members over a fresh wave of strike action if no progress on a peace deal is made soon.
A spokeswoman for the Unite union said a new strike ballot was "always an option" and that there would be a mass meeting of its members on Monday, September 6.
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The union representing British Airways' cabin crew is considering balloting members over a fresh wave of strike action if no progress on a peace deal is made soon.
A spokeswoman for the Unite union said a new strike ballot was "always an option" and that there would be a mass meeting of its members on Monday, September 6.
Keep updated at Europebyair and find the cheapest fares to and beyond Europe.