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Air New Zealand Crew Strikes Averted, Narrowbody Action Looms

12/4/2025

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Air New Zealand said cabin crew strikes are off after reaching agreements in principle with unions.
Widebody and turboprop crews will not strike while about half of the narrowbody crew still plans industrial action.
Union representative Mackintosh urged fair pay and conditions for short-haul crew, who remain without a satisfactory deal.
Nikki Dines of Air New Zealand said negotiations continue under pressure, with no immediate flight schedule changes expected.

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Air New Zealand said cabin crew strikes are off after reaching agreements in principle with unions.
Widebody and turboprop crews will not strike while about half of the narrowbody crew still plans industrial action.
Union representative Mackintosh urged fair pay and conditions for short-haul crew, who remain without a satisfactory deal.
Nikki Dines of Air New Zealand said negotiations continue under pressure, with no immediate flight schedule changes expected.