Airlines

ANA and EI AI Israel Airlines Sign Codeshare Agreement

A codeshare arrangement to connect Israel and Japan has been launched by an agreement between All Nippon Airways (ANA) and EL AL Israel Airlines (EL AL). Starting in Spring 2024, ANA will start operating flights on EL AL’s Tel Aviv-Tokyo Narita route under its “NH” code. This route was launched in March 2023. Later, EL AL would use its “LY” designation on a few ANA routes, such as domestic trips within Japan.

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A Frequent Flyer Programme agreement between the airlines will also improve perks for mileage members travelling between Japan and Israel. The partnership includes premium customer advantages, reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, and premium customer services, all of which are available to members.

According to Shinichi Inoue, president and chief executive officer of ANA, “ANA is excited to start this partnership with EL AL and we hope that it will provide safe and convenient travel with greater opportunities for both business and leisure passengers between Israel and Japan.” The relationship, which has been improving in all areas for more than 70 years, will be further strengthened by this cooperation, which will also increase linkages and customer service between our nations.

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“Since the EL AL flights between Tel Aviv and Tokyo Narita began operating, there has been a significant increase in interest among passengers between the two nations. According to Dina Ben Tal Ganancia, CEO of EL AL, “the collaboration between EL AL and ANA is a crucial component in assuring the success of this route. “We look forward to our codeshare and reciprocal frequent flyer agreement, which will bring tremendous benefits to our mutual customers and further strengthen the ties between our two countries.”

Airlines

Qantas Engineers Stage Walkout Over Cost of Living Concerns

Tensions at Qantas reached new heights as base maintenance workers in Brisbane walked out of a hangar meeting hosted by the airline’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson.

The walkout was a clear display of displeasure and aimed to send a strong message to the company’s management about the growing frustrations within the workforce. The workers, represented by the Qantas Engineers Alliance, have been pushing for wage increases that reflect the rising cost of living.

In an open display of displeasure, Qantas Base maintenance workers walked out of a hangar meet hosted by the CEO Vanessa Hudson in Brisbane, also aimed to send a message to the management.

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Despite ongoing discussions, the employees feel that their concerns have been overlooked, leading to this public show of dissent. The hangar meeting, meant to foster dialogue and address employee concerns, instead became the stage for a visible demonstration of dissatisfaction as the workers exited in unison.

For some time, the engineers and maintenance staff have expressed frustration over wage stagnation amid increasing inflation and living costs. Their demand is simple: a decent and fair wage adjustment that keeps pace with economic realities. The walkout underscores the workers’ determination to stand firm on their request for better pay and fair treatment.

As Qantas navigates its recovery post-pandemic, this incident highlights the growing internal challenges the airline faces, especially concerning its workforce. The maintenance staff’s actions have put additional pressure on the company’s leadership to address the wage concerns and avoid further escalation.