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Air France pilots launch weeklong strike as airline economizes to compete with low-cost rivals

– canadianbusiness.com

PARIS – At least half of Air France flights around the world were cancelled Monday as pilots kicked off a weeklong strike, angry that the company is shifting jobs and operations to a low-cost carrier to better keep up with rivals.
The company’s challenges echo those faced by flagship airlines across Europe as they face tough competition from budget airlines for short-haul flights and cash-rich Gulf state carriers on long-haul routes.
In the case of Air France-KLM, French labour law makes it complex and costly to fire employees or adjust contracts in times of financial troubles. The carrier announced a plan last week aimed at saving 1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) over the next several years, and said it will transfer much of its European operations — and jobs — to low-cost carrier Transavia.
Air France pilots’ unions are calling foul, and called a weeklong strike starting Monday as they seek better conditions under the plan.
Air France is urging passengers to change or postpone travel, estimating that it can only ensure 48 per cent of flights Monday, and just 40 per cent on Tuesday…

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