Airlines

TikTok Complaint Gets Thai Airways Cabin Crew Suspended

Following a complaint over the event in a video posted on TikTok, Thai airways has suspended cabin staff members for failing to remove three food trays from passengers’ folding tables on a flight from Singapore before it landed in Bangkok last week.

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A passenger with the username praewa panicha uploaded a video on TikTok on February 17, 2023, showing the flight landing with meal trays remaining on the folding tables on several passengers’ seats. Praewa panicha responded to a comment on the video by claiming that despite pressing the call button, no personnel arrived to collect the dinner trays.

@praewa_panicha

ตอบกลับ @before10pm อธิบายเหตุการณ์ที่เกิดขึ้นค่ะ #ทําไมไม่เก็บจาน

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With the tray tables down and the dinner trays still on them, she continued, they had difficulty fastening their seat belts. She also mentioned that they had to hang on to the trays as the plane touched down to keep them from falling. She stated in response to a remark on the video that she told a cabin crew member after the plane came to a complete stop, who was “shocked” and apologised.

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The airline’s Pr team stated that “Thai Airlines International would like to share the findings of our inquiry into a Singapore-to-Bangkok flight’s cabin crew failing to put dinner trays away before landing. According to the investigation, the cabin personnel disregarded their responsibilities.

“As a result, we will discipline individuals involved in this incident in accordance with company policy, which includes withholding their pay and banning them from flying for a month.

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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.

Qantas Engineers Alliance members have been demanding decent wage increases to match with… pic.twitter.com/y9EVjc46VM— FL360aero (@fl360aero) September 14, 2024

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.