The QANTAS thread

[frank foxworth]

Here are some excerpts from FAAA N/letter to Long Haul members dated February 10 2004.
The Italics etc are mine.

Fast forward to 2006 . Crew rest seats are now sold on Trans Tasman and other flights incorporated into TOD's < 6 hours.
On board crew illness no longer occurs on these flights
Extended TOD's due delays no longer an issue .

No need to wait for new EBA negotiations to allow QF to shaft your members .
They Do it now . They Do it often.

10 February 2004 Attention all Qantas Long Haul Flight Attendants


CREW REST SEATS



The provision of crew rest seats is not dependent on a tour of duty exceeding six hours but extends to all flights. There must always remain some crew rest seats solely for crew in order that they may take their rest. Crew who fall ill whilst on duty and unplanned extended tours of duty are just two examples of why the provision of crew rest seats should be available on every flight.

The provision of crew rest seats is a right enjoyed by cabin crew. This right is for crew to be provided with sufficient rest in planned and unplanned circumstances.

This newsletter was written and authorised by
Johanna Brem, Divisional Secretary - International