Air France Union Demands Halt to Flights to Israel Over New Crew Rules
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
The Air France Force Ouvrière union is demanding the airline suspend flights to Israel due to new Israeli regulations on foreign flight crews. The union claims these rules violate French law and discriminate against employees. The new measures were reportedly introduced after an attempted attack on a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Air France's Force Ouvrière union demands suspension of flights to Israel.
- New Israeli rules restrict foreign flight crews based on citizenship.
- The union claims the rules violate French law and equality principles.
- Air France management has reportedly issued an internal directive on the rules.
- The new measures follow an attempted attack on a FlyDubai flight.
The Force Ouvrière union at Air France has called for the airline to suspend flights to Israel, citing new Israeli regulations for foreign flight crews. The union stated that the Israeli Ministry of Transport's requirement, which bars crew members with citizenship from countries lacking diplomatic ties with Israel, including those with dual citizenship, is unacceptable.
According to the union, Air France management has already issued an internal directive based on these rules. Union representatives argue that Israel is attempting to dictate the French company's staffing policies and that Air France's management has too readily agreed to these terms. They contend that such restrictions violate French law and the principle of equal treatment for citizens, turning employees into instruments of foreign policy.
As a response, the union proposed a complete cessation of flights to Israel and urged the company's leadership to reconsider its decision. The union's statement does not automatically mean flights will be canceled. The new security measures were reportedly implemented following an attempted attack on a FlyDubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
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