European campaign on ground handling
The European Transport Workers’ Federation, the ITF’s European arm, is standing up for ground handling jobs following the launch of a new campaign this week.
March 27, 2011
JAL considering forming budget carrier with Australia’s Jetstar
Japan Airlines Corp is considering establishing a low-cost carrier for domestic flights with Australian budget airline Jetstar Airways, sources close to the matter said Monday. Kyodo News.
April 1, 2011
March 27, 2011
The staff of the airline British Airways toward a new strike
Already since April 4 there could be new strikes among the staff of the air carrier British Airways (BA), in fact, more than 9,800 employees were called to vote to support the agitation against a series of cuts and reorganization undertaken by management. The results will be available Monday. (Avionews)
Romanian airline urged to consult over restructuring
The ITF has expressed concern over reports that plans to restructure a Romanian airline will lead to mass layoffs and is calling for consultation with the union over the proposals.
Ryanair pilot sacked for handing our union form wins compensation
By Andrew Penman – Mirror – UK
If any firm was going to try to take employment laws back to the dark ages there was always a good chance it would be Ryanair.
March 25, 2011
Transport sector poised for Mergers & Aquisitions boom
Transport companies are on the brink of a mergers and acquisitions boom, according to analysis by KPMG, which says cheaper debt, higher fuel prices and the drive for global scale are combining to make big deals irresistible. By Gill Plimmer FT.com
March 16, 2011
Airlines’ response to Japan quake, radiation fears
(Reuters) – Following are responses from airlines from several countries following Japan’s earthquake and tsunami and subsequent crisis at a nuclear power complex.
Cooperation between aviation organisations in Argentina
A closer working relationship between an ITF affiliate and an air traffic controllers’ association in Argentina is set to benefit aviation workers.