(Boursier.com) – Tomorrow, the strike by Air France promises to be followed, since only 52% of flights were canceled and 60% of drivers will strike. The pilot is not in line with the development strategy of the low cost subsidiary of the group, Transavia. The National Union of Airline Pilots (SNPL) majority in the profession, filed a strike notice for the period from September 15 to 22. The Union of Air France Pilots (SPAF) for his part called for a strike on 15 and 18 September. Only 48% of flights will be operated on the day of Monday, September 15 and probably less Tuesday. Air France flights operated by aircraft with another company, which HOP, KLM and Delta are not affected.
Movement closely watched
The Air France pilots want for their counterparts Transavia the same working conditions as their own. For the French market and Transavia France, unions are demanding a single employment contract for all devices over 100 seats in the three pilot companies: Air France, Transavia and Hop!. In contrast, the Air France management intends adjust the salaries and working conditions to the specific operational characteristics of its low-cost subsidiary Transavia. The strike is particularly monitoring, it will be the hardest conflict led by Air France pilots since 1998.
reimbursed
Travellers The airline also recommends strongly users to advance their departure, deferring a week their flight path or turn to other travel solutions. Already, the Air France group said the ticket exchange solutions. The postponement of bookings between 23 and 30 September will be included free of charge, subject to availability. For postponing travel beyond September 30, a change of destination, point of origin or cancellation, Air France will publish the assets of a validity of one year on account of Air France or KLM. If a flight is canceled or delayed more than 5 hours, tickets will be refunded in full.
The strike cost E15 per day
Frédéric GAGEY, the CEO of Air France, estimates the movement at a cost of 10 to 15 million per day for the company. The overhaul of Air France under the 2020 Plan Perform affects not only the passenger sector. September 4, Air France KLM Board of Directors examined the findings of the strategic review of the business freighter began early in the year. At this meeting, the Council decided to reduce this activity by the end of 2016 At that time, the fleet of cargo aircraft based in Amsterdam will be reduced to three aircraft in operation; 5 aircraft fleet will be out of pace accelerated in 2015 and 2016 the group plans to look for internal redeployment solutions for personal cargo involved.
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