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Finnair pilots suspend standby, overtime work bans for Christmas

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Posted on December 20, 2024

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· Last updated: January 27, 2026

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Finnair Pilots Halt Work Bans for Christmas Holiday Period

HELSINKI (Reuters) - A Finnish labour union representing Finnair pilots will suspend its bans on standby and overtime work from Dec. 20 to Jan. 1, the Finnish airline said in a statement on Friday.

The pilots had initiated the bans as part of efforts to pressure Finnair to accept its proposals. Finnair and its pilots have been in talks over a collective agreement since October.

(Reporting by Essi Lehto, editing by Louise Rasmussen)

Key Takeaways

Finnair pilots suspend work bans from Dec. 20 to Jan. 1.
The bans were part of negotiations with Finnair.
Talks have been ongoing since October.
The suspension aims to ease holiday travel disruptions.
The Finnish labor union represents Finnair pilots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?

The main topic is the suspension of standby and overtime work bans by Finnair pilots during the Christmas period.

Why were the work bans initiated?

The work bans were initiated to pressure Finnair into accepting the pilots' proposals during collective agreement negotiations.

When will the suspension take place?

The suspension of work bans will occur from December 20 to January 1.

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