Hi folks,
received this in the mail. Good for them. That's progress,although
I wonder whether all the heartaches could have been avoided !
Cheers
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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stori.../16956/1/.html
23 August 2002 2142 hrs (SST) 1342 hrs (GMT)
SIA and pilots' union reach compromise_
By S. Ramesh/Wong Siew Ying
Channel News Asia
SIA and the airline pilots' union have reached a compromise to prevent any industrial action by the pilots.
The sixth round of talks ended successfully on Friday evening.
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According to the union, the pilots have agreed to a concession in their collective agreement with SIA.
Instead of reserving two business class seats for them to take their breaks during long-haul flights,
SIA will reserve only one of the new business class seats - known as space beds - and two economy class seats.
This frees up one seat for the airline to sell to paying passengers.
But there is an option for the pilot to upgrade, to either business or first class, if there are any vacant seats left.
If there are no seats available, and the pilot has to take his break in economy class, SIA will pay him a compensation of $200.
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