Air New Zealand Faces Travel Alert as Cabin Crew Announces Strike

Air New Zealand faces potential travel disruption as approximately 1,250 cabin crew members plan to strike on December 8, 2025, after negotiations with unions E tū and FAANZ failed to reach agreement on pay and working conditions. The industrial action, scheduled across regional, domestic, and international fleets throughout the day, highlights growing concerns over crew fatigue, workload pressures, and compensation that workers say fails to reflect their safety responsibilities. Union representatives report low morale among staff who feel undervalued and disconnected from management, with crew members citing stretched rosters that increase fatigue risks for both employees and passengers. Air New Zealand has issued a travel alert and states it is working to reach a fair settlement while preparing contingency plans including rebooking passengers and providing accommodation if necessary. Negotiations continue this week as both parties seek resolution before the planned strike date.