Air France pitches Boost subsidiary conditions to pilots

Air France has shared draft terms for its new Boost long-haul operation with pilot unions and set a May 31 deadline for their response. “What is at stake is Air France’s future and its ability to embark on a new phase of sustainable growth and recovery,” Air France chairman Jean-Marc Janaillac said, detailing the draft agreement May 3. The proposed terms, which were hammered out over 4 months of negotiations, pave the way for Boost to be created as a wholly owned Air France subsidiary, manned by Air France pilots. Air France said Boost will be capped at 18 medium-haul aircraft and 10 long-haul aircraft, with a guaranteed “production balance.” The fleet is likely to be made up of Airbus A350s and A320s. “The economic contribution of pilots related to the creation of the new airline will be shared by all pilots,” Air France said. <br/>