Asiana and pilots reach safe operations agreement
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Asiana Airlines and its pilot labor union jointly announced their vision for safe airline operations, the airline said Friday. During a ceremony held for the announcement Thursday, they vowed to strengthen communications for safe flight operations and cooperate in enhancing airline sustainability. The ceremony was held at the company headquarters in Gangseo District, western Seoul.
Asiana Airlines CEO Han Chang-soo and Asiana Pilot Union head Kim Young-gone attended.
The union requested the company establish a new team that will make sure there are no obstacles to safe flight and improve pilot rights and interests. The company agreed to fully support safe and secure flight operations.
The two parties completed wage negotiations in September and have since worked toward cooperation.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specifically did Asiana Airlines and its pilot union agree to do regarding safety?
What specifically did Asiana Airlines and its pilot union agree to do regarding safety?
They vowed to strengthen communications for safe flight operations and cooperate in enhancing airline sustainability. The union also requested a new team to remove obstacles to safe flight, which the company agreed to support.
Q.When did Asiana Airlines and the pilot union finalise their wage negotiations?
When did Asiana Airlines and the pilot union finalise their wage negotiations?
The two parties completed their wage negotiations in September. They have been working towards cooperation since that time, leading up to this latest announcement regarding safety operations.
Q.Which individuals from Asiana Airlines and the pilot union were present at the announcement ceremony?
Which individuals from Asiana Airlines and the pilot union were present at the announcement ceremony?
Asiana Airlines CEO Han Chang-soo attended the ceremony. He was joined by Kim Young-gone, who is the head of the Asiana Pilot Union, to jointly announce their vision.