\u201cWhile our focus remains on avoiding strike action entirely, strike action is still planned for around half of the crew who work on the narrowbody fleet.\u201d<\/p>\n
Air New Zealand\u2019s narrowbody jets are from the Airbus A320 family.<\/p>\n
Its widebody aircraft are Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 777s.<\/p>\n
Its turboprops are the ATR 72 and the de Havilland Dash 8 (Q300).<\/p>\n
The Flight Attendants\u2019 Association of New Zealand and cabin crew at E t\u016b had been planning to go on strike next week.<\/p>\n
Dines said the airline reached agreements in principle with the two unions, and strike notices for both fleets had been withdrawn.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are now working together on finalising collective agreements for cabin crew to vote on,\u201d Dines added.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a significant step forward and greatly reduces any potential impact on customers,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBargaining at this scale inevitably creates pressure and uncertainty, and we acknowledge the impact this period has had across our cabin crew and wider operation.\u201d<\/p>\n
She added: \u201cWe appreciate the constructive engagement shown by union representatives and our people throughout this process.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dines said the breakthrough with unions was good for customers and should provide certainty for flyers on regional turboprop and international widebody trips.<\/p>\n
Last month, E t\u016b said those who voted to strike worked across international, domestic and regional routes and had been trying for months to get better pay and rosters.<\/p>\n