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Air New Zealand Cabin Crew to Strike Over Pay Dispute

1/28/2026

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Air New Zealand's international cabin crew plans to strike from February 11-13, 2026, due to unresolved pay and working conditions negotiations.
The Flight Attendants’ Association of New Zealand (FAANZ), representing over 1,000 crew members, cites rising living costs and insufficient wage increases as key concerns.
Union president Craig Featherby criticized the airline's proposal for compromising safety and working conditions.
The strike will affect Boeing 777 and 787 long-haul flights, but Air New Zealand has contingency plans to minimize disruptions.
The airline is committed to negotiating a fair resolution and will contact affected customers directly.

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Air New Zealand's international cabin crew plans to strike from February 11-13, 2026, due to unresolved pay and working conditions negotiations.
The Flight Attendants’ Association of New Zealand (FAANZ), representing over 1,000 crew members, cites rising living costs and insufficient wage increases as key concerns.
Union president Craig Featherby criticized the airline's proposal for compromising safety and working conditions.
The strike will affect Boeing 777 and 787 long-haul flights, but Air New Zealand has contingency plans to minimize disruptions.
The airline is committed to negotiating a fair resolution and will contact affected customers directly.