Cabin crew suspend directives

The Union of Cabin Crew is suspending its directives to members as progress has been registered in talks with Air Malta.

Air Malta said in a statement that a number of meetings have taken place between the Union of Cabin Crew and Air Malta in an effort to find a win-win solution.

"Both parties feel that goodwill has prevailed, and the Union of Cabin Crew is suspending its directives with immediate effect."

Air Malta said that more constructive discussion would be taking place in the coming days aiming for an agreement that would benefit the airline, its cabin crew and the local tourism industy, by June 26.

Earlier this week, the union warned Air Malta that unless tangible improvement was registered in the airline's pay offer for the cabin crew, it would order members to report for work two hours late tomorrow. Air Malta expressed surprise at the union's statement saying talks had been held and it had not received feedback.