Response to Transavia's announced actions by AVV
Transavia has taken note of the announcement by the AVV union that a small group of pilots will begin conducting work-to-rule actions starting Monday, March 24. These actions may lead to delays and disruptions. Transavia regrets these actions, disapproves of them, and considers the potential impact on passengers undesirable. Transavia is closely monitoring the situation.
Through flight regulations
The retirement age of pilots is 58 years, with the option of the so-called continued flight scheme for two years. The wish of a number of pilots to extend this scheme is a well-known and current theme. A theme about which there are various opinions and wishes among our pilots. Transavia takes responsibility in this and is in talks with the pilot corps to form a complete picture. These are ongoing discussions in which dialogue is central.
Current collective labor agreement agreements
Last year, Transavia concluded a collective labor agreement with the VNV union, which represents approximately 90% of our pilots. This agreement runs until February 2026. The AVV was not a negotiating party at that time. An adjustment of the onward flight arrangement is not part of the current collective labor agreement.
Lack of transparency about supporters
After the collective labour agreement had been concluded, the AVV initiated summary proceedings in order to participate in the negotiations. The judge then ruled that the process for a new collective labour agreement with the VNV had been completed with a negotiation result and that representativeness could not be demonstrated by the AVV. Representativeness means that a trade union can demonstrate the interests, characteristics and size of a group of employees that it represents. A representative trade union may negotiate on behalf of employees about, for example, collective labour agreements or employment conditions.
No basis for consultation: collective labor agreement agreements remain in force
Transavia is always prepared to enter into discussions with the AVV. Discussions have taken place with the AVV. In these discussions, insight into the number of members was requested, among other things. However, the union makes direct demands, does not adhere to the current collective labour agreement agreements and is not transparent about its members. Despite several requests from Transavia, the AVV has not complied with the factual substantiation of the requested representativeness. The fact that the union is now calling for action is therefore unacceptable, may harm Transavia customers and cause unrest among Transavia colleagues. The announced actions do not change the legally valid and established collective labour agreement agreements. These remain in force.
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