TOKYO April 9, 2007 - The unions of four ANA subsidiary airlines have threatened to take 24 hour strike action commencing 00:00 hours on April 11 (Wed), to express dissatisfaction with the management stance on training. The unions in question are: Air Nippon Crew’s Association, composed of 423 pilots; Air Nippon Network Pilot Union, composed of 50 pilots; Air Next Crew’s Association, composed of 19 pilots and Air Central Pilots’ Union, composed of 49 pilots.
Air Nippon, Air Nippon Network, Air Next and Air Central will continue urgent negotiations with the unions to avoid a strike. If strike action is taken, many ANA* domestic flights will regrettably be subject to cancellation and/ or delay.
Passengers intending to take ANA domestic flights on April 11 are kindly requested check the status of their flights with the ANA Reservations Center (0120-029-222), on ANA Skyweb (www.ana.co.jp) or by contacting any ANA branch.
ANA and its sister companies extend their sincere apologies for the inconvenience this will cause to customers and appreciate their understanding and patience.
*Air Nippon, Air Nippon Network, Air Next and Air Central flights are operated under the ANA flight code. 1. Strike Action:
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24-hour strike starting at 00:00 hours on April 11 (Wed), 2007. |
2. Affected Flights
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International Flights |
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no flights will be affected |
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Domestic Flights |
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14.6% of flights (130/888) will be subject to cancellation |
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