Korean Air pilots strike, disrupting Asia, Mideast routes
Unionised pilots at Korean Air Lines went on strike Thursday for the first time in 11 years, disrupting some flights on the airline’s major Asian and Middle Eastern routes. The pilots entered the 10-day strike after talks with management broke down, following nearly a year of wage negotiations. Over the next 10 days, the strike is expected to lead to the cancellation of as many as 150 passenger and cargo flights on the carrier’s domestic and international routes, including to Hong Kong, Dubai and Tokyo, according to the transport ministry. Korean Air said disruptions will be limited and that more than 90% of flights scheduled for the next 10 days will be unaffected. The strike comes as more Korean pilots are moving to China, where demand for aviators is outpacing supply. <br/>
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Korean Air pilots strike, disrupting Asia, Mideast routes
Unionised pilots at Korean Air Lines went on strike Thursday for the first time in 11 years, disrupting some flights on the airline’s major Asian and Middle Eastern routes. The pilots entered the 10-day strike after talks with management broke down, following nearly a year of wage negotiations. Over the next 10 days, the strike is expected to lead to the cancellation of as many as 150 passenger and cargo flights on the carrier’s domestic and international routes, including to Hong Kong, Dubai and Tokyo, according to the transport ministry. Korean Air said disruptions will be limited and that more than 90% of flights scheduled for the next 10 days will be unaffected. The strike comes as more Korean pilots are moving to China, where demand for aviators is outpacing supply. <br/>
