Update on long-haul pilot negotiations

STATEMENT FROM A QANTAS SPOKESPERSON

“Following constructive discussions in the Fair Work Commission yesterday, we reached in principle agreement with both AIPA and the AFAP on the terms of a new Long-Haul enterprise agreement.

“We’re pleased to have reached agreement on a deal that will deliver significant pay increases, rostering improvements and additional career progression opportunities, while balancing the needs of our business.”

BACKGROUND:

• We have met with the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) and the Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) through the Fair Work Commission (FWC) on three occasions.

• The in-principle agreement reached yesterday will be formalised on Friday.

• The Long-Haul Agreement covers around 1,700 pilots who operate our Boeing 787, Airbus A330 and Airbus A380 aircraft.

• While AIPA members have voted in favour of a Protected Action Ballot Order (PABO), which gives them the option to take protected industrial action, there is no immediate risk of industrial action or work stoppages.