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SriLankan flight delay due to ’’go slow’’ union action: Dayasiri

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Denying SriLankan Airlines' statement that flight UL 470 to Seoul was delayed due to a cockpit crew member falling ill, Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara said the delay had been due to a 'go slow' trade union action launched by the cockpit crew.

He told Parliament that the cockpit crew are on a "go slow" strike action due to a payment issue during the Covid-19 period.

"There are reasonable and unreasonable demands. This delay will continue until their issue is resolved. The engineers are also on a trade union action,” he said.

Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said he will give a complete answer during the day. (Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera)


  Comments - 4

  • Ding-Dong Thursday, 22 June 2023 01:00 PM

    I think the “Hon. Minister” is SLOW

    Kirthi Thursday, 22 June 2023 02:58 PM

    The staff seem adamant to run the airline to the ground. Best wind it up and let them for d employment in a more disciplined airline.

    Edwin Thursday, 22 June 2023 03:00 PM

    Need to check if the staff members illness was genuine or of convenience.

    Kusal Friday, 23 June 2023 01:35 PM

    High time the government shut down this miserable airline and stop bleeding the economy.


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