Airline reverses decision to sack cabin crew and get pilots to do their job
Icelandair has reportedly reversed its decision to sack all cabin crew and put pilots in charge of onboard safety.
The airline said over the weekend that pilots would temporarily take over cabin crew roles from today, Monday 20 July, until it recruits a new set of crew.
The extraordinary plan was hatched after after cabin crew voted against proposals for a five-year working agreement by a majority of 73:27.
Following the vote, 10 days ago, Icelandair said negotiations have broken down and could not be resolved.
However, it appears Icelandair has had a rethink and has offered a new deal, according to Flight Global.
Lisa
Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.
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