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Cathay Pacific pilots’ union initiates
work-to-rule action THE WORK-TO-RULE action means pilot members based in Hong Kong, New Zealand and the US will do only what is explicitly required by their contract and no more. This means pilots may refuse to work overtime or on rostered days off, and will not report early for duty.
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Cathay Pacific has avoided a double labour action however, as cabin crew accepted a pay increase of 4.5 per cent and one month’s bonus pay at the end of last year.
cathaypacific.com
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SAPPHIRE MEMBERS now enjoy priority luggage service on Oneworld-operated flights irrespective of travel class, a service previously only extended to Emerald members. (British Airways has opted out of this benefit). In addition, holders of the coveted Sapphire status can now bring an extra 15kg on their travels where the weight concept applies, or one additional piece where the piece concept applies. British Airways’ hand-baggage-only fares are exempt from this provision.
oneworld.com
ANA doubles economy baggage
FROM January 8, economy passengers on All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be entitled to two pieces of free baggage weighing 23kg each. Previously, travellers were restricted to one piece of baggage. ANA attributed the change to its growing international network and the need to strengthen competitiveness.
ana.co.jp
Qatar Airways opens reservations for A350
AS THE LAUNCH customer for Airbus’ brand-new A350-900, the Doha-based airline will start flying the A350 to Frankfurt from January 15. Qatar Airways has 80 A350s on order, which is has configured with 283 seats: 36 in business and 247 in economy.
qatarairways.com
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