Eva Air estimates NT$250m loss as cabin crew strike persists

EVA Air is expecting revenue losses to the tune of NT$250m (US$8.04m), a day after its cabin crew went on strike over pay and working conditions. The carrier has already cancelled 56 flights between June 20 and June 21, and says in a stock exchange disclosure that other impact costs are still being estimated. The cabin crew strike is led by the Taoyuan Flight Attendants Union and began after the latest rounds of talks with airline management reached an impasse. It comes 2 weeks after the union voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action. In the latest update, EVA states that it is working to minimise passenger inconvenience without compromising flight safety, by confirming the number of cabin crew willing to work as scheduled. The carrier adds that it is still open for negotiations with the union. <br/>