According to Transavia, a strike at the call by a minority union hostesses/stewards of Transavia begins Wednesday in France and ends on the weekend of July 14. It could lead to delays or cancellations.
A spokesperson for Air France's subsidiary said that "for the moment, it is not known how many flights will continue to be maintained." According to the SNPNC union calling for strike, 27 flights were canceled on Wednesday.
Nicolas Bessalam (SNPNC union representative at Transavia) stated that "on July 11 we were already at 130 designated strikers including 100 flight attendants." According to the company, it employs approximately 1,400 cabin crew.
The subsidiary was assured that the Transavia France teams were doing all they could to limit the effects of the movement. She recalls that an agreement had been signed with three of four trade union organizations associated with the PNC, which included the CGT, which is the only representative union. A spokesperson said that the agreement will "improve working conditions for tiring rotations, and extraordinary purchasing power measures".
Customers satisfaction bonuses have increased from 500 to 1000 euros per annum, while the transport bonus as well as the purchasing power bonus have been raised. This is roughly equivalent to a 5% increase for low-salary employees. The SNPNC demands a permanent and general wage increase. However, the company won't negotiate before 2023 as it claims it is restricted by state-guaranteed loan (PGE).
Union members also demand an end to tiresome rotations that lead to too intense work periods and not enough rest periods.
A strike must also take place on Wednesday at Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport at the call of several unions representing ground staff working for subcontractors.
