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Run-up in the air: A survey by the Karolinska Institute

Airline pilots’ employment and working conditions have been the focus of various European studies in the past. While most studies explore how new business models affect crews’ employment terms and conditions, little has been done to map the safety impact stemming from these changes. To fill this gap, this new survey is initiated by the Karolinska Institute – a renowned research-led medical university – aimed at airline pilots from across Europe.

The survey is a part of an ongoing research project on ‘sustainable flight safety’ – linking socioeconomic aspects, health and safety. In an earlier study, called “High flying risks” (2018), Karolinska Institute analysed the link between airline companies’ safety climate, working conditions and flight safety. Today, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to continue and deepen this research.

http://www.project-sfs.com

This survey therefore aims to collect data on European pilots’ employment and working conditions, health/fatigue and experiences regarding flight safety in the ramp-up following the COVID-19 pandemic. Your participation is crucial to gain knowledge of what pilots’ working conditions look like today, and how the work environment and aviation safety can be concretely improved. 

The survey will be launched 9 March 2022, and will run for four weeks.

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In union there is strength

following the tragic loss of one of our friend and colleague, we need to be united and strong more than ever. This is, in our opinion, the least we can do to show respect to Joe.

Therefore, find hereafter a letter we just sent to our DO – Captain Daniel Colling

“Dear Captain Colling,

It is with great sadness that the ALPL Luxair Board learned about the passing of our colleague Joe Sadler. He was a highly professional and much valued member of our pilot community and we express our deepest condolences to his wife and family.

This sudden bereavement leaves us shocked and we all want to offer support as best as possible.

Many of our members told us they would be ready to take over his duties during their OFF or vacation days. Moreover the ALPL Luxair Board is willing to help in any appropriate manner to bid farewell to our colleague.

Do not hesitate to contact us should you feel the need.

Best Regards,”

Don’t hesitate to contact any member of the board if you, as well, feel the need.

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Joe Sadler

With great sadness we have to inform you, that our colleague, member and friend

Joe Sadler

passed away on
15.06.2017

We send sincere condolences to his family and friends
on behalf of the ALPL.

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CWA Avenant MXP-LIS pairing

On behalf of our LCGB delegates, find below some information concerning the new CWA avenant for the MXP-LIS pairing

Your ALPL Luxair Board
LCGB
Luxair Members Info
Dear members,

We would like to inform you that an appendix to the collective working agreement has been signed on March 10th, 2017 modifying the MUC-LIS and MUC-OPO rotation.
For this summer season the MUC-LIS can alternatively be replaced by the new pairing MXP-LIS.
Additionally to the conditions foreseen for the MUC-LIS pairing the duty the daybefore and the day after the MXP-LIS pairing cannot exceed 8 hours.

This new pairing should also be distributed equitably amongst the crews (this means in average for 2017: SCCM: 1 pairing, CCM: 3 pairings, B737 Captains: 4 pairings, B737 Copilots: 5 pairings).

Appendix 2017-2018 to the CWA, Part FDR 7.14:
The applicable pairings will be LUX-MUC-LUX-LIS-LUX called MUC-LIS and LUX-MUC-LUX-OPO-LUX called MUC-OPO operated under the following conditions from Mondays to Fridays, including a business class, applicable to all fleets.

  • 50€ flight allowance
  • 1 credit unit/ pairing
  • hot meal/Boeing (business meal for other fleets) for CREW
  • maximum 10 landings in any consecutive 3 days including the given pairing(also applicable when called out of stand-by)
  • service level defined as follow:
  • C-Class: CB+DRHC/A+REF+IS+RF (morning flights) 
    AP+CM/SN+ DRC+REF+COD+IS+RF (day flights)
    Y-Class:  CR or CC +DRHC/A+IS (morning flights)
    SW+DRHC/A+IS (day flights)
  • an additional Cabin Crew on the pairings will be GRANTED by the scheduling department.
  • an additional credit/unit will be granted to the whole crew if the entire pairings exceed 12 hours.

If MUC-LIS and MUC-OPO will still be operated in winter season 2018-2019, the present appendix remains applicable to the end of the season.
As an alternative the rotation MUC-LIS can be replaced during the summer season 2017 by a new pairing namely LUX-MXP-LUX-LIS-LUX called MXP-LIS under the previously mentioned conditions.

The concerned pairing must be dispatched equitably among the crews (exception if a crew member is specifically requesting these pairings).
The day before and after this pairing cannot exceed a duty of 8 hours.

[Source: Extract of the officially signed appendix to be found on Luxair Intranet: Document Management > Human Resources > 6 – HR Knowledge Database > 6 – Legal & social information > 1 – New Collective Work Agreement > New CWA_avenant_Part FDR 7 14_MUC-LIS_MUC-OPO alternative MXP-LIS.pdf]

If you have any questions related to this or any other topic, please do not hesitate to contact us via email : luxair@lcgb.lu or phone : +352 691 733043