Malta: Air Malta disgusted at pilots’ ‘attempted display of force’

Air Malta has accused the pilots union ALPA of an “appalling display of force” by attempting to get pilots paid more than other employees “in a time of virtually zero revenue” for the company.

The European Cockpit Association had argued that the salary offer for Air Malta pilots presented a much sharper pay cut than those offered by other airlines.

However, Air Malta said it was “ironic” that ALPA was now making comparisons with pilots employed with other European airlines when in the past the union refuted such comparisons when the company had proposed similar conditions which were more at par with industry norms.

The airline said its primary interest was to ensure that it safeguarded its long-term viability and that its operations were not compromised.

Source: Times of Malta

Updated: 16:15