Air New Zealand cabin crew will strike Dec. 8, 2025, over pay and working conditions, affecting all routes.

Air New Zealand cabin crew, represented by E tū and FAANZ, will strike for 24 hours on December 8, 2025, over unresolved pay and working condition disputes. The walkout, affecting all routes, follows failed negotiations, with crew citing excessive workloads, fatigue, and inadequate pay increases that fail to match their responsibilities. The unions say the airline’s latest offer undervalues their roles, while Air New Zealand acknowledges the strike, promises support for affected passengers, and continues talks in hopes of a resolution.