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Finnair prepares to cancel some flights as pilots reject wage offer

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Posted on December 11, 2024

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Finnair to Cancel Flights as Pilots Reject Wage Proposal

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Finnair said on Wednesday it was preparing to cancel some flights on Friday, after the Finnish Air Line Pilots' Association (SLL) rejected a settlement proposal for a collective labour agreement.

SLL will start a standby ban on Finnair pilots on Dec 12, meaning pilots will not come to work from on-call shifts, Finnair said in a statement, adding that there was already an ongoing ban on overtime work.

"When a pilot falls ill, for example, on-call pilots are unavailable and the flight has to be cancelled," the company said.

(Reporting by Louise Rasmussen, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • Finnair is preparing to cancel flights due to pilot disputes.
  • The Finnish Air Line Pilots' Association rejected a wage offer.
  • A standby ban will start on December 12.
  • On-call pilots will not be available, affecting flights.
  • An overtime work ban is already in place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is Finnair's preparation to cancel flights due to a pilot wage dispute.
Why are flights being canceled?
Flights are being canceled because pilots rejected a wage offer and a standby ban will begin.
What actions are the pilots taking?
Pilots are enforcing a standby ban and have an ongoing overtime work ban.

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