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The pilots are protesting against a transfer of jobs by the airline to a low-cost carrier to keep up with competition.
The airline said it would consider negotiation on benefits based on seniority for Air France pilots who agree to work for Transavia. However, it said it would not agree to trade union demands that the contracts of Transavia pilots carry the same terms as those flying under Air France.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-29202675
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Interesting stuff going on in Europe.
I believe Transavia started off as a charter operator, gaining about 50% of the Dutch holiday market prior to being acquired by KLM in the 1990s. About 10 years ago their role (charter airline --> low cost airline) started to exanded. The article also states that LH pilots will be striking again too.
The airline said it would consider negotiation on benefits based on seniority for Air France pilots who agree to work for Transavia. However, it said it would not agree to trade union demands that the contracts of Transavia pilots carry the same terms as those flying under Air France.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-29202675
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Interesting stuff going on in Europe.
I believe Transavia started off as a charter operator, gaining about 50% of the Dutch holiday market prior to being acquired by KLM in the 1990s. About 10 years ago their role (charter airline --> low cost airline) started to exanded. The article also states that LH pilots will be striking again too.