Unrest among Ryanair pilots as collective publishes letter seeking more pay
The Ryanair Transnational Pilot Group (RTPG) has called for the airline’s management to “share the unprecedented economic success…
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Relates to the unions that represent pilots, their activities, negotiations, strikes, and other related news.
New United pilot union head resigns after malicious online comments surface
On December 20, 2022, United Airlines Pilots congratulated airline captain Neil Swindells, its newly elected union leader, representing…
Kenyan government orders pilots to resume work, bars KQ from disciplinary action
The dispute between Kenya Airways (KQ) and the Kenya Airlines Pilot Association (KALPA) has ended after the Kenyan…
Kenya Airways says pilots’ strike holds passengers, staff, economy ‘at ransom’
Up to 12,000 passengers have been disrupted due to “unlawful” strike action carried out by the Kenya Airlines…
American Airlines offers to increase pilot pay by 19%
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) is offering its pilots a 19% increase in pay over two years’ time, based…
Kenya Airways CEO threatens to sack pilots if they strike: report
Talks between Kenya Airways (KQ) and the Kenya Airline Pilots Association Pilots Association (KALPA) have collapsed and now…
Some Alaska Airlines pilots set for 23% pay rise under new contract
Pilots at Alaska Airlines, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have approved a new three-year contract…
Eurowings pilots plan new 3-day strike
Eurowings pilots are planning a new 3-day strike between October 17 and 19, 2022, after negotiations on reducing…
TAAG Angola forced to adjust schedules after pilots start strike
TAAG Angola passengers are set for disruption and may be booked onto other airlines after pilots commenced a…
Have US airlines done enough to keep their pilots?
The race to shore up the industry’s global pilot personnel is at the forefront of airlines’ main operational…
Lufthansa pilots agree to ‘no strike’ deal until June 2023
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) pilots will not go on strike until June 30, 2023, pilot union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC)…
SAS, hit by strikes and Chapter 11, prepares to recruit staff for summer 2023
SAS is preparing to take on substantially more staff for summer 2023, expecting an increase in demand. Many airlines…
Union seeks 20% pay increase for American Airlines’ pilots: Forbes
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing up to 15,000 American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) pilots, is seeking a 20.4%…
Lufthansa pilots vote in favor of industrial action over pay
Pilots of German flag carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) have voted in favor of industrial action, paving the way…
SAS pilot strike postponed for the second time
SAS pilot’s unions, together with the company’s mediators, agree to postpone the strike for the second time. The strike…
American Airlines offer pilots 17% pay increase amidst industry staffing woes
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has put forward a new pay offer for its pilots, which includes a base…
Last-minute reprieve for SAS with potential pilot strikes postponed for 3 days
At the last minute, potential pilot strikes at Scandinavian carrier SAS have been postponed for three days while…
Denmark agrees to invest in SAS as pilot strikes loom at the carrier
The Danish government and opposing political parties have agreed to invest in SAS as pilot strikes loom at…