Finnair signs labour agreement with pilots

The national flag carrier Finnair announced on Monday that it had struck a new collective labour agreement with its pilots.

Finnish Air Line Pilots’ Association and Service Sector Employers Palta have signed an agreement on a new, 3.5-year collective labour agreement for Finnair pilots, said a Finnair press release.

The new CLA will remain in force until 30 September 2024 and it encompasses several important structural changes that support Finnair’s competitiveness in the fiercely competitive post-pandemic market. These include moving from a service-year-based salary structure to a vacancy-based salary structure, and measures enabling balancing the seasonality of air traffic more effectively.

“With the new collective labour agreement, our pilots demonstrate their willingness to contribute constructively to Finnair’s rebuilding phase in the middle of the largest crisis in the history of aviation,” remarked Finnair Human Resources Senior Vice President Johanna Karppi, adding, “I am happy that we have together been able to agree on solutions that support Finnair’s competitiveness while ensuring Finnair is a good employer for Finnish pilots in the future, too. The long agreement period brings us predictability and supports the long-term efforts to build Finnair’s future.”

“The agreement is a balanced entity, taking into account the challenging situation the company is facing amidst the pandemic. Thanks are also due to the negotiating team of pilots,” said Palta Negotiations Director Pasi Vuorio.