‘Summer of Discontent’ heads into Autumn?

SYDNEY (Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation) The 'Summer of Discontent' in the aviation industry predicted in previous editions of Aviation Executive Monthly has arrived like a hot desert wind. Strikes by crew and/or ground staff at airlines and airports on virtually every continent, including in South Korea, Argentina, South Africa, the UK and New Zealand, have crippled airline schedules in recent weeks, providing considerable inconvenience for passengers.