Swiss pilots' union submits open letter demanding better work conditions

Based on · First reported 2 Oct 2026

More than 1,000 Aeropers union members signed an open letter to Swiss management, which was delivered by union President Janos Fazekas. The pilots are asking for improved planning of their social life, a sustainable workload and market‑based remuneration. Negotiations, which began in April, have not produced any results yet.
The union warns that the current pilot shortage at Swiss could force the airline to hand over flights to wet‑lease partners or cancel them. This pressure is intended to influence the collective bargaining process.

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