STOCKHOLM (Sputnik) – According to the statement, the majority of flights involving Swedish pilots will be canceled. On Saturday, the cancellation will concern 159 flights.
SAS is in final negotiations with the Swedish pilot union. Our firm intention is to reach an agreement. Read more: https://t.co/I294OlrTCI
— SAS (@SAS) 10 June 2016
In Sweden, the pilots’ unions have been calling for a higher than the proposed 2.2-percent salary increase and greater job security.
Seriously, @SAS… you go on strike and you treat your customers like it's our fault? What's wrong with you? #neveragain
— Ken Stringfellow (@KenStringfellow) 11 June 2016
On Friday, some 400 pilots walked out in protest after talks between work unions and the SAS ended with no solution.