Brussels Airlines pilots call for strike from May 11

Pilots of Brussels Airlines plan to go on strike from May 11 in a dispute over pay and conditions. The unions of pilots formally notified the airline of its intention Friday, although there will be talks between Brussels Airlines and union representatives Monday, the airline and a union representative said. "We have been in talks for a few weeks. For Monday and also after Monday there are meetings planned," a Brussels Airlines spokeswoman said. "We hope that we can find a solution to prevent a possible strike." Pilots want a pay hike, a better work-life balance, improved career prospects and the possibility of earlier retirement and voted 80% in favour of a strike. The ACLVB union said many of the concerns are related to Brussels Airlines future as part of Eurowings. <br/>