"Air France - KLM" created a subsidiary "Transavia" to fight "low cost" flights coming from other countries. "Low Cost" means tickets are cheap for passengers but flight services are cut to a minimum !
The principles are similar in all international "low cost" flights. France has created many internal short flights and flights to other countries.
Suddenly the Pilots in France have decided to strike because Air France Pilots are paid more and for shorter working hours, than the Pilots of Transavia ! From reports, Air France is losing 15 million Euros a day as a result of the strike ! Foreign "low cost" companies are increasing the number of their flights to cover the increased demand !
This is a perfect example of how to increase unemployment in France ! Transavia could become "Bankrupt" and ultimately Air France also unless someone somewhere (Strikers, Unions, Employers, or Government Ministers) organises a proper discussion with all the interested parties. This strike is industrial suicide !
A previous article in this Blog (1) highlights the fact that to make companies competitive old principles and legislation need to be reviewed to cover changing practices in France.
Alas this is not something a Socialist Government really wants to undertake, particularly in the current political climate.
(1) Read the article entitled "Why is there unemployment in France ?"
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