EasyJet pilots escalate scheduling dispute with strike postponement
EasyJet pilots postpone strike to late September, demanding improved scheduling after cabin crew agreement excluded them.
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EasyJet France Pilot Labor Dispute
EasyJet France pilots represented by the SNPL union postponed a scheduled strike from September 13-14 to September 24-25, 2026, following resumed negotiations with management. Pilots demand scheduling stability and improved working conditions, citing chronic instability in monthly schedules. Following an August 2026 agreement with cabin crew guaranteeing five fixed schedule days monthly, pilots seek equivalent protections despite management refusal.
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2026-09-13 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
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SNPL disputes EasyJet's refusal to extend cabin crew agreement to pilots
The SNPL pilots' union contends that EasyJet refuses to grant pilots the same scheduling protections that were granted to flight attendants and cabin crew, despite pilots and cabin crew operating the same aircraft, flying the same rotations, and working in the same operational environment.
EasyJet pilots demand scheduling stability and improved working conditions
EasyJet pilots in France are demanding scheduling stability and better working conditions. Pilots report chronic instability in their schedules, with some experiencing completely different itineraries from month-start to month-end, including cases where no two days in a month match the initial planning.
EasyJet flight attendants and cabin crew reached scheduling agreement in August
In August 2026, EasyJet flight attendants and cabin crew in France reached a strike settlement with management. The agreement includes five days per month with fixed, unchangeable schedules, and compensation if schedules are changed by more than two hours.
EasyJet pilots' strike postponed from mid-September to late September
The SNPL pilots' union postponed a planned strike at EasyJet France from September 13-14, 2026 to September 24-25, 2026 to allow negotiations with management to continue. The union stated that pilot mobilization prompted more serious dialogue with the airline's direction.
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