Smooth Aviation Operations Despite Minimal Disruption As Qantas Engineers Strike

Qantas tells customers that a 24-hour engineering strike in Melbourne and Brisbane won't disrupt travel plans or air operations.

Qantas has reassured passengers that even though about 300 engineers in Melbourne and Brisbane will down their tools for 24 hours, it will not negatively affect travel plans. The planned strike in question is part of wage negotiations that have seen several strikes take place within the airline’s aviation sector.

We realize that the discontent may cause problems; however, a representative of Qantas reiterated that measures have been put in place to ensure there are no adverse effects on operations. "We don’t envisage that the industrial action taking place today in Melbourne and Brisbane will have any effect on customers,” said spokesperson.

This strike comes after the similar strikes that happened at the end of September that Qantas managed to sidestep and avoid significant flight delays and cancellations. The airline's back office has received compliments regarding the same since the customers have been able to arrive at their respective destinations.

Qantas has been talking to unions for the period leading up to the strikes as they seek to arrive at agreements that provide for annual pay rises, better apprentice pay rates and new branches of career advancement. But the spokesperson said that they would rather settle the matters as a package deal in wages increases, and other benefits.

A moderate number of engineers involved in the walkout could be managed. Qantas tells travelers that there will be minimal disruption to service but that it is able to continue operations with little to no disruption to customers whilst in negotiations.