The slow-moving but ultimately concluded collective bargaining negotiations are said to have caused Austrian Airlines losses of around 35 million euros. It has now also been revealed that the Dreamliner fleet was actually supposed to be expanded to 13 aircraft.
Company boss Annette Mann stressed that this had a negative impact on the half-year result, which was deep in the red, but that it was a one-off effect. The issue has now been put to rest, as a three-year peace agreement has been reached with the union.
At the same time, the AUA general directors were highly critical of the costs of operating in Austria. Inflation was significantly higher than in other European countries, which resulted in rising wage costs. Ticket prices were currently more or less stagnating and had not increased as much as planned.
Nevertheless, the collective bargaining negotiations had consequences, because the long-haul fleet was actually supposed to consist of 13 Boeing 787-9s. Two aircraft would have been "saved". However, they are currently considering whether Dreamliner number 12 should join the planned fleet. No decision has yet been made in this regard. 11 aircraft of this type are certain, says Mann.
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