What does the future hold for low-cost air travel in Europe? We believe it’s fair aviation for all! On 3 December, the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism held a hearing on the future of low-cost travel in Europe. ETF’s acting General Secretary Livia Spera presented the everyday reality of those working for low-cost airlines. Event 9 Dec 2019
Ryanair crew get justice in the Netherlands A Dutch court has ruled that Ryanair must compensate workers made redundant by the closure of its base at Eindhoven Airport last year. News 4 Oct 2019
Unions call foul play on Ryanair’s threatened job cuts Union leaders say job cuts announced by Ryanair are mainly about intimidating its workforce and have little to do with operational justifications. Press Release 2 Aug 2019
As Ryanair plans move to Malta, international transport unions meet Maltese government The budget airline is creating various subsidiaries. Aircraft will be moved from France, Germany and Italy to the newly launched Malta Air. These plans must not undermine the better conditions which unions have won from Ryanair in recent months. We met the Maltese Tourism Ministry to set out our position. Press Release 4 Jul 2019
Landmark ruling in favour of Ryanair crew A Belgian court has ruled that Ryanair cabin crew are subject to national labour law. This decision will have wide-ranging consequences for European aviation, and marks a real victory in our campaign against social dumping in Europe’s skies. News 14 Jun 2019
Dear MEPs, will you help transport workers’ trade unions win fair contracts and conditions at Ryanair? ETF and ITF wrote to the candidates in the European Parliament elections to raise awareness of our campaign for better working conditions at Ryanair and to ask them to make a real difference to the lives of Ryanair workers during their mandate. Statement 15 May 2019
Legal battles against exploitation at Ryanair Legal battles against exploitation at Ryanair Info 16 Jan 2019
Ryanair workers visit European Parliament We joined a group of activist workers meeting MEPs to tell them about their continuing struggles at the airline. News 13 Dec 2018
Ryanair still needs to stabilise its industrial relations One year ago, Ryanair announced that it would recognise unions for the first time. But there is still a long way to go. Today, our new report with the ITF examines the progress the airline has made and what remains to be done. Press Release 13 Dec 2018