IFALPA Daily News – 12 August 2013
Dear Colleagues,
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Here are today’s top headlines. To read more, click on the title:
Pilots applaud efforts to improve flight safety under new Cargolux agreement
The Luxembourg pilots association ALPL has welcomed the new collective agreement between air
freight carrier Cargolux and labour unions, saying that could improve flight safety.
Aer Arann pilots vote in favour of strike action
Pilots at Aer Arann, which operates Aer Lingus regional services, have voted in favour of industrial
action in a dispute over pay.
British Airways flight had to turn back twice
British Airways has promised to compensate passengers who were on a plane that had to turn back
twice to Riyadh airport, according to reports.
Ryanair pilots raise safety concerns
A survey of Ryanair pilots has found concerns about the low-cost carrier’s safety culture, and support
for an inquiry by regulators.
Airline alliances commit to Heathrow
Oneworld, Star and SkyTeam are united in wanting to stay at London Heathrow, boosting the airport’s
case for new capacity.
Eye on Star Alliance, India to look at air pacts with Austria, Switzerland
The government is taking a fresh look at India’s air traffic rights with Austria and Switzerland, four years
after their national carriers were acquired by Lufthansa, possibly to coax the German airline into inducting
Air India into a powerful global airline alliance.
Turkmenistan operates to join IATA
Turkmen national carrier – Turkmen Havo Yullari (Turkmenistan Airlines) – is currently operating to join the
International Air Transport Association (IATA), Turkmen Dovlet Khabarlary State News Service said today.
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14PRL02 – IFALPA calls for immediate release of kidnapped Turkish pilots
MONTREAL – On 9 August 2013, two Turkish Airlines pilots were kidnapped whilst traveling on a bus going from
Beirut airport to their crew hotel.
