Airline staff plan five-day strike during autumn holiday over pension reform

Six unions covering commercial and technical airline personnel have filed a notice for a five-day work stoppage during the autumn holiday period. The action targets a pension-cumulation reform slated to take effect in 2027, which unions describe as punitive and ill-suited to the profession’s medical realities. They warn that early retirees who return to work could see their pension reduced, and argue the rule fails to consider the high medical scrutiny pilots and cabin crew face, often leading to early retirement.

Additionally, the unions contend the reform endangers the CRPN, the independent pension scheme for flight staff, suggesting it aims to shore up state finances. While demanding better terms, the inter-union coalition says it is prepared to reopen negotiations with the government, criticizing one outlet offers as inadequate.