Qantas plans pilot union talks
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Qantas and the union representing its long-haul pilots will resume talks today, in an effort to resolve the ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. The Australian & International Pilots Association (AIPA), which represents 1650 long-haul pilots, is targeting better pay and conditions for its members. One major sticking point is thought to be the union’s demand that pilots employed by low-cost unit Jetstar are offered the same and conditions as their colleagues at full-service Qantas. The airline says this will restrict Jetstar’s ability to offer low fares, making the business unsustainable.
The talks will be mediated by Fair Work Australia after previous bilateral talks failed to result in an agreement.
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