Source: Radio New Zealand
Air NZ said it had now reached agreements “in principle” with unions representing its regional turboprop and widebody jet cabin crew. AFP
Air New Zealand says there will no longer be strike action affecting long-haul or regional travellers, but disruptions to its domestic, Tasman and Pacific services are still possible.
Cabin crew announced last month they were planning to walk off the job for 24 hours after failing to reach an agreement with the airline over pay and conditions.
Air NZ said it had now reached agreements “in principle” with unions representing its regional turboprop and widebody jet cabin crew.
“As a result, the strike notices for these fleets have been withdrawn,” a spokesperson said.
“We are continuing to make progress with our narrowbody jet cabin crew agreements and will provide further updates as soon as we can.”
There were currently no changes to flights, the airline said.
“Our focus remains on reaching agreements that avoid disruption.”.
Unions have been negotiating with Air New Zealand since April.
The airline originally estimated strikes across all of its fleets could affect somewhere between 10-15,000 customers.
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