All Qantas flights grounded until further notice

[alicia1506]

Hi all,

not sure how many this may affect, but due to ongoing industrial action, all Qantas/Qantas code share flights have been grounded immediately until further notice.

More info can be found in their press release here:

http://www.qantas.com.au/regions/dyn/au/publicaffairs/details?ArticleID=2011/oct11/5218

 

[areweindisneyyet]

This the current update for travelers and what is involved for them.

http://www.qantas.com.au/travel/airlines/disruptions/global/en

The airline and unions are in talks to resolve the issue. Hopefully this will end in the not too distance future as it certainly a costly exercise.

 

[alicia1506]

yes, this is a terrible situation - more information can be found in a similar thread in the 'other lands - Australia' section of the DisBoards as well, as that is where us Aussies are keeping up to date... just wanted to post it here to ensure anyone currently checking the main boards was aware any Qantas flights departing from MCO or LAX etc may have been affected.

will keep updating as more info comes to light

 

[DebbieB]

Air France is also cancelling some flights due to a flight attendent strike:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-...s-as-cabin-crew-strike-enters-second-day.html

 

[hellotoyou]

I just read that the government stepped in, and now Qantas will be up and running ... great news!

 

[areweindisneyyet]

Yes, they have struck a deal for the next 3 weeks. Hopefully a resolution can be made.

A shame the government didn't step in earlier.

 

[alicia1506]

just off the official qantas.com.au website:
Following the termination of all industrial action by Fair Work Australia, Qantas will resume scheduled services from mid-afternoon on Monday 31 October. This is subject to approval from the regulator.

More information will be available on qantas.com shortly.

For the latest flight information as it becomes available visit our Flight Status page.

We understand the significant impact the union action has had on our customers and apologise for the inconvenience it has caused. We thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Expense claim forms

Customers who had their flights cancelled due to industrial activity are eligible for a full refund as per our Fare Waiver. Please use the expense form which you can find on Accommodation and Incidental Expenses to claim for accommodation, meals and transfer expenses incurred as a result of the disruption.

If you are claiming a refund for your flight, or a reimbursement of a fare difference on another carrier, please visit Changing or Refunding your Booking or call our Contact Centre on 13 13 13 for assistance in Australia, for calls outside Australia contact your local Qantas office or your travel agent. Requests for claims will be accepted until 31 January 2012.