Taiwan-based China Airlines’ flight attendants are set to strike Friday, the first airline strike in Taiwanese history, over changes in working conditions.
The SkyTeam member canceled eight out of 92 flights for Friday, affecting 1,590 passengers.
The 92 flights were scheduled to depart from Taipei Songshan Airport, Taoyuan International Airport, Kaohsiung International Airport and Tainan Airport.
Reuters reported China Airlines had asked flight attendants to report to work at the company’s headquarters in Taoyuan, the main international airport and nearly an hour’s drive from Taipei, beginning this month. Flight attendants said they were previously able to report to work at the local airport in Taipei. The new requirement effectively reduces the rest period for flight attendants between their flying schedules, according to one union representing the striking workers.
China Airlines said it might combine flights or use other aircraft, and/or make use of codeshares.
The Taipei-based carrier has confirmed the five pilots and 14 flight attendants that will be responsible for the presidential chartered plane (head of state) to Panama and Paraguay, scheduled to depart tomorrow, will not be affected by the strike.
The company said it will continue negotiations with the flight attendants tonight and hopes the dispute can end peacefully. It also called on all flight attendants to remain calm and be mindful of passenger rights to avoid causing major disturbance to them, according to the statement.
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