Monday, August 26, 2024 Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Northern Europe’s leading carrier, is facing a severe operational crisis as a cabin crew strike continues to cripple its services. The strike, initiated on August 23, 2024, has already resulted in significant disruptions, with no immediate resolution in sight. Unions Demand Better Conditions The strike was triggered by failed negotiations between SAS management and Norway’s two primary cabin crew unions, NKF and SNK, representing over 600 flight attendants.
The unions are demanding higher wages, improved working conditions, and more time off, including a minimum of one weekend off per month. These demands stem from frustrations over stagnant wages, which have remained unchanged since 2012, despite increased workloads and extended working hours. Massive Travel Disruptions As the strike intensifies, passengers across Scandinavia are feeling the impact.
According to FlightAware, from Friday, a total of over 155 flights were canceled, and 154 were delayed, leaving travelers stranded and scrambling for alternatives. On August 25 alone, at least 60 departures from major cities such as Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, and Stavanger were canceled, leading to widespread disruption and frustration. A Challenging Time for SAS This labor dispute comes at a particularly challenging time for SAS, which is nearing the conclusion of its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings in the United States.
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