If the truth were to escape, you would be amazed at why these cancellations really occurred. But the truth as released by the QF
PR experts will suffice
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Now to the industrial action. I'm told the only PIA being used is of a very soft nature at this time and not nearly as disruptive to
passengers as it may have been suggested. Choosing to retain ones time off rather than accepting a duty on a day off is within the rights of all pilots at all times, and while it is possible that there may be some difficulty in crewing flights, it also exposes a possible shortfall in numbers. The rest simply involve a less than economical approach to the operation, something available to all pilots all the time as well. The important thing here is that the Pilots are upholding the safety first mentality while applying the full force of the active PIA clauses and simultaneously retaining the QANTAS product to the greatest extent possible.
It is also important to note that the really damaging clauses remain in potentia, and to date have not been in widespread or protracted use. They remain in play should it be necessary to escalate matters. Obviously all parties are working to avoid that course of action.
Take from that what you will.