Transavia pilots file strike notice for September, October

Transavia pilots’ union SPL has filed a strike notice from Sept 1 to Oct 15, saying there is insufficient representation of union bodies at talks over the future of Transavia and that Air France pilots’ union, SNPL, has too much say in Transavia’s future. The SPL union represents about 30% of approximately 350 Transavia pilots. July 31, the SNPL Air France union approved plans to expand Transavia’s fleet after a referendum of its members. Transavia’s fleet had previously been capped at 40 aircraft under a deal with labour representatives. The approval signified more progress on labour relations for Air France-KLM Group CE Ben Smith. But the SPL said representatives of Transavia pilots, as opposed to Air France pilots seconded to work for the LCC subsidiary, are being left out of talks. <br/>