Featherby said the pay increase was offered only in return for crew trading away long-held conditions that help create a safe working environment. <\/p>\n
\u201cOur members have been clear: enough is enough.\u201d<\/p>\n
The strike will affect B787 and B777 flights on February 11-13.<\/p>\n
He said Air New Zealand was not prioritising staff and customers.<\/p>\n
\u201cFlights are repeatedly impacted by preventable issues: lack of catering and limited choice, missing equipment to effectively look after customers, inoperative seats, and broken cabin features, alongside higher-than-usual cancellations.<\/p>\n
\u201cFlight attendants, as the face of the airline, are constantly having to work around these issues and apologise to passengers who have paid premium fares to fly with the national carrier.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe company is sending a clear message to those who represent its frontline \u2013 that they are undervalued, despite carrying the weight of the operation every day.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s time the board and executive team realise that their frontline staff \u2013 on the ground, in the call centres and in the air \u2013 need real investment. Invest in your people and they will stay and help the airline get through the tough times.”<\/p>\n
The Herald has approached Air New Zealand for comment.<\/p>\n