澳洲航空与国际飞行员工会（AIPA）和澳洲航空飞行员联合会（AFAP）就新的长途企业协议达成广泛协议[1]。AIPA成员在投票中以76%-88%的多数批准了工业行动授权[1]，但双方均表示希望通过谈判避免罢工[1]。澳洲航空方面认为"没有立即罢工风险"[1]。
本轮协议谈判涉及薪酬、排班和休假安排等核心条款[1]。飞行员要求在新协议中每两个月获得三天"黄金假期"，这类假期期间员工无法被临时召唤[1]。目前长途飞行员每年有8周"空白排班"期间，但需在45分钟内待命[1]。AIPA主席Andrew Marshall表示："我们对公平工作委员会本周的调解进展感到鼓舞，已达成广泛协议"[1]。此轮谈判已进行超两年，一旦最终协议确定，将覆盖四年期限[1]。
Qantas has reached a broad agreement with pilot unions representing long-haul crew on a new enterprise agreement covering compensation, rostering, and leave arrangements [1]. The accord emerged following negotiations that have extended beyond two years, with a final deal expected within days [1].
Members of the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) voted to authorize industrial action, with support ranging from 76% to 88% [1]. The pilots' central demand focuses on securing three "golden days" every two months—leave days that cannot be subject to short-notice recall [1]. Currently, long-haul pilots receive eight weeks of "blank roster" periods annually but must remain available within 45 minutes during these intervals [1]. AIPA President Andrew Marshall stated that the union felt "encouraged by this week's Fair Work Commission mediation progress and the broad agreement reached" [1]. Both parties have expressed preference for negotiated resolution over industrial action, with Qantas indicating there is "no immediate strike risk" [1]. Once finalized, the enterprise agreement will cover a four-year period [1].