SQ Pilots may have to rest in Economy Seats instead of Business Seats
Reported in The Straits Times on June 26, 2002 : "It's not business as usual for SIA Pilots".
It was reported that SQ Pilots are unhappy of the management's decision to ask pilots to take rest breaks in economy class, if no other seats are available, instead of business class. This was stemmed due to SIA's installation of new Spacebeds for passengers.
Also, the Air Line Pilots Association Singapore (Alpa-S) called SIA's action "a violation of the collective agreement".
The Alpa-S informed its members that last week, its executive council "walked out of the meeting in protest" after presenting their statement to the SIA management.
BTW, B747 business class seats will be cut to 50 from 58.
Any comments from fellow Ppruners?