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Finnish Pilots Reject Contract, Threaten Flight Cancellations

2/12/2025

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The Finnish Airline Pilots' Association (SLL) has turned down a lackluster contract offer from Finnair, which failed to address crucial enhancements to salaries and pensions. In response, SLL is ramping up industrial actions, including a shift change ban that could lead to flight cancellations in March. Meanwhile, Finnair is considering layoffs that could impact up to 90 pilots as tensions rise over employment conditions.

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The Finnish Airline Pilots' Association (SLL) has turned down a lackluster contract offer from Finnair, which failed to address crucial enhancements to salaries and pensions. In response, SLL is ramping up industrial actions, including a shift change ban that could lead to flight cancellations in March. Meanwhile, Finnair is considering layoffs that could impact up to 90 pilots as tensions rise over employment conditions.