Recently we have been approached by Flight Operations Management with the request to apply CWA article 36.6.4.3.1 “Deviations for scheduled Operations” on certain flights and to schedule these flights with 1 Captain and 3 First Officers instead of 2 Captains and 2 First Officers.
The reasons brought forward for this request are the present and increasing constraints that are put on Cargolux´ operations due to COVID restrictions, especially in China where ground times have been significantly increased and due to many no crew layover stations. This resulted in numerous flights being operated with an augmented or even double crew, requiring a lot of manpower. Due to the current rotation pattern to accommodate serving destinations in China, Cargolux finds itself in a position of being short of Captains in order to maintain its schedule.
In subsequent meetings with the CEO, we explained Management the current difficulties for Cargolux pilots and that the ongoing restrictive conditions have led to a high level of frustration.
Ultimately and after careful consideration of all principles, the following was agreed upon, subject to ratification by our members.
- Only the BKK-PVG-BKK flights would be affected.
- For every BKK-PVG-BKK shuttle, a premium of 1000€ will be paid to the operating Captain and 650€ to every operating First Officer. This premium is a gross amount and subject to taxes and social security contributions.
- This agreement will be of temporary nature and expires on 31 March 2022, at which point it will be reviewed by both parties. If the company wishes to stop the application of CWA Art. 36.6.4.3.1 and operate these flights again as per CWA Art. 36.6.4.2. at an earlier stage, this agreement can be terminated in writing by sending a letter to the Pilot Representatives.
- Estimated bio-mathematical fatigue values for the complete rotation the Flight Duty Period belongs to have to be within limits.
Please note:
Your vote will be held in strict confidentiality – only the global results will be relayed to Cargolux Management. A simple majority vote will determine an acceptance or rejection of the proposal.
To cast your vote you must follow the link provided in an email sent to your email account registered with the ALPL Office! Should you not have received this email, kindly contact the ALPL Office at office@alpl.lu.u.
The voting deadline is 22:00 UTC on Sunday, 26 September 2021!