Press Releases

21.12.2017  Warning strike at Ryanair after unsatisfactory negotiations

On Friday, December 22, 2017, from 5:01 am to 8:59 am local time, all pilots directly employed by Ryanair will be called to strike. All flights that are planned by German airports during this period will be affected.

Warning strike at Ryanair after unsatisfactory negotiations This weeks’ negotiations for Ryanair pilots’ in Germany ended without any results. Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) will now be carrying out industrial action at Ryanair for the first time. On Friday, December 22, 2017, from 5:01 am to 8:59 am...  Details

15.12.2017 Ryanair: Vereinigung Cockpit is ready to negotiate

Today, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) has received word from Ryanair that its management is willing to recognize VC as the union representation for Ryanair pilots based in Germany. VC welcomes this first step. “The ball is now in Ryanairs’ court to underscore the seriousness of its proposal. As soon...  Details

12.12.2017 VC announces strike at Ryanair

The German Pilots Association (VC) has announced in a press conference, that from today on, strike action within Ryanair can be expected at any time. This is intended to assist Ryanair Pilots in their collective bargaining process for fair and transparent working conditions. Ryanair Management...  Details

09.08.2017 Pilot Careers fair in Berlin

We will be there!

On September 16th, 2017 the Pilots Careers fair will take place in Berlin, for everybody who is interested in becoming an airline pilot. We, the German Pilots' Association, will be there, too. You are welcome to visit us!  Details