Qantas domestic crew agrees to new agreement, calls off strike

Qantas domestic cabin crew have agreed to a new deal of working terms with the airline management that will avoid the threatened strike action. More than 1,500 FAAA members voted in favour of the agreement that will only increase work hours from 9.45 to 10 hours – rather than the 12 hours sought by the airline. Rest periods will also be maintained. Around 1,500 cabin crew voted in favor of the deal and accepted the Qantas 3% annual pay increase and the bonus payment and share offer. They would not have been eligible for the extra bonuses if they had gone on