Air France reaches draft agreement with pilots for expansion of Transavia France
Air France announced (16-Oct-2014) it has reached a draft agreement with pilots' unions regarding the expansion of Transavia France, which will be presented at a special board meeting of the Syndication National des Pilotes de Ligne (SNPL) on 17-Oct-2014 an voted on by SNPL members in mid Nov-2014. Both SNPL's Air France and Transavia branches took part in the negotiations. The draft agreement includes the following terms:
- The development of Transavia France beyond 14 Boeing 737 aircraft will be assured from summer 2015 in order to accelerate the Group's development in the leisure market. The draft agreement proposes a new limit of 40 aircraft;
- Pilots flying for Transavia France will be employed under Transavia France operating and remuneration conditions, to ensure "the company's competitiveness and its development as a complement to the Air France network." In addition, two co-existing contracts (Transavia France and Air France) will be implemented for Air France pilots flying for Transavia France;
- Pilots will be provided with integrated career development, including a single seniority list, "in response to high expectations on the part of pilots";
- Any future changes in working conditions and remuneration at Transavia France will seek the agreement of the SNPL Air France and SNPL Transavia branches, in response to clear demands expressed by pilots.
Air France stated its considers the agreement the "balanced solution, the result of a responsible and peaceful social dialogue, will lead to the rapid development of Transavia France and an increased value added for the benefit of its customers and staff." [more - original PR - English/French] [more - original PR - Agreement - French]