Aircrew with Polish carrier LOT reject idle time pay proposal

Pilots and flight attendants with Polish national airline PLL LOT have rejected a management proposal regarding idle time pay as the group struggles to cope with the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, the company said on Tuesday. "Unlike the competition, LOT aims to maintain jobs. For this plan to succeed, it must reduce fixed costs, including payroll costs for employees who currently do not perform any activities," LOT said. The company proposed to pay pilots and flight attendants 8,000-9,000 zlotys and 3,700 zlotys a month respectively as idle time pay. Aircrew representatives rejected the proposal and talks between management and trade unions have been suspended. "The company will work on other proposals," LOT said.<br/>