Why are iberia pilots striking

By Sarah Morris. Last week, Iberia petitioned a court to ban strikes by pilots and cabin crew planned over the next few months and to seek compensation for 12 days of strikes held between December and March. The strikes were briefly called off in March and pilots went into talks with the company, but negotiations broke down. Sign in. Accessibility help Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer. Choose your subscription. Trial Try full digital access and see why over 1 million readers subscribe to the FT.

For 4 weeks receive unlimited Premium digital access to the FT's trusted, award-winning business news. Digital Be informed with the essential news and opinion. He added: "Permanent structural change was the only way to save Iberia from slow decline. This agreement marks the beginning of its future.

Two five-day strikes by Iberia staff over threats to their terms and conditions took place in early , but talks have since averted further action.

Iberia says the low-budget subsidiary, which serves 17 short- and medium-haul destinations in Europe, is needed to increase profitability in a competitive industry. Iberia Express began its service on March The strikes come after a mediation attempt by Labor Minister Manuel Pimentel failed. The pilots had previously walked off the job for 12 days between December and February. Visit the new DW website Take a look at the beta version of dw. Go to the new dw. More info OK.