Archive for the ‘Airline Industry’ Category

Philippine Airlines talks welcomed but unions watch developments

Philippine Airlines talks welcomed but unions watch developments
  The 8th ITF Asia-Pacific regional conference passed a resolution to reiterate its support and solidarity with the Philippine Airlines Employees’ Association (PALEA), which has been fighting a Philippine Airlines (PAL) outsourcing plan that saw 2,400 check-in, baggage, catering and technical...
June 7th, 2013 | Airline Industry, Aviation, ITF, Labour Disputes | Read More

Iberia unions face down Walsh

Commenting on the deal reached by Spanish unions with Iberia that has headed off the need for a third wave of strikes, ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) civil aviation secretary Gabriel Mocho said: “We are glad to see the airline accept the phased restructuring deal that was on offer...
March 18th, 2013 | Airline Industry, Aviation, Disputes, ITF, Strikes | Read More

ITF blames Walsh for Iberia strike

ITF blames Walsh for Iberia strike
  An Iberia Airline’s jet 25 February 2013 – The ITF has put the blame on Willie Walsh for the start of a series of strikes by Iberia workers in defence of their jobs.  Willie Walsh is CEO of IAG, the parent group of Iberia and British Airways.   ITF civil aviation secretary Gabriel Mocho...
February 26th, 2013 | Airline Industry, Aviation, Breaking News, Jobs, Labour Disputes, Strikes | Read More

Two hundred days on the picket line in Turkey

Protest against the sacking of the 305 workers 13 December 2012 -Dismissed aviation workers in Turkey are marking 200 days of picket line protest this Friday as their resolute campaign to win their jobs back continues.   The 305 workers, who were employed by Turkish Airlines, are continuing their battle...
December 14th, 2012 | Airline Industry, Aviation, HR, ITF | Read More

Shipyards saga in Greece continues, but Greeks can do it if…..!

Shipyards saga in Greece continues, but Greeks can do it if…..!
We continue our reporting with the shipyard saga in Greece following governmental announcement/appointment of a coordinator project planner… Indeed the Greeks can do it if the right persons are appointed to do the job! As you all know, Nicholas Anastasopoulos, former CEO of the Piraeus Port Authority...
August 20th, 2012 | Airline Industry, Breaking News, Coastal Shipping, Energy, Flags, Jobs, Manning - Seafarers and Offshore, Oil Platforms and Rigs, Politics and Government, Ship Conversions, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Shipfinance, Shiprepair, Tourism | Read More

New ISS GMT service launched to meet growing demand for digital bookings

Tim Davey ISS GMT, the marine travel division of Inchcape Shipping Services, the world’s leading maritime services provider, is responding to industry demand for greater digital control over bookings with new online tools and resources for the processing of airline travel, hotel accommodation,...
June 12th, 2012 | Airline Industry, Aviation, Executive Travel | Read More