Because of the pilot’s strike, SAS cancel five intercontinental flights in Pentecost weekend. Oslo New York Sunday among the affected routes.
Each cancellation affects 500 passengers, said SAS spokesman Knut Morten Johansen said.
In addition to a flying trip / return New York, set four flights from Copenhagen. It applies to Shanghai Saturday and Sunday, Chicago Sunday and San Francisco Sunday.
– In Norway, this applies only Oslo New York. It will not impact domestic flights or to Europe. And yet we see no escalation of the situation, says Johansen.
Sorry
He said that each cancellation costs SAS 1.6 million. SAS apologies to those around 2,500 passengers affected.
– We regret this course. We have started the job of getting passengers onto other flights and airlines. There are many passengers who will be involved in the long the flights, says Johansen.
– It is sad to be in a conflict situation. It is worrying considering the planning of new long-haul routes from Oslo Airport for the new collective agreement is the basis for further efforts, he added.
No Contact
The message about the cancellations coming days after the Norwegian SAS pilots broke negotiations with the airline. Initially, six pilots go on strike.
– Now there is no contact between the parties. But we hope that we will reach an agreement soon. The door is open, and through negotiations ultimately was tone between the parties good and respectful, says Johansen.
Thursday decided the Swedish SAS pilots themselves to accept a new collective agreement. Thus the company has a total of approximately 80 percent of the pilots.
– When Swedes were put in place, it becomes the a small part that is left alone. We hope that you can join the agreement that 80 percent have accepted, says Johansen. (© NTB)
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