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There is a looming threat of travel disruption over the busy Christmas period after Virgin Australia cabin crew voted for strike action.
More than 98 per cent of Virgin crew who belong to the Flight Attendants Association of Australia (FAAA) have voted for a number of 24-hour stoppages yesterday, threatening to ground planes.
The Transport Workers Union (TWU), representing transport and aviation workers, said no decision had been reached on holding a strike and talks with Virgin management were continuing.
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Cabin crew and pilots remain locked in negotiations with a number of outstanding items on fairer, safer conditions, including rosters and leave processes, still to resolve.
TWU National Secretary Michael Kaine said any strike would be a "last resort" but workers had reached "the end of their tether".
"Protected industrial action is always a last resort, but after three difficult years of wage freezes and punishing rosters to see Virgin roar back to profit, this vote shows that workers have reached the end of their tether," he said.
"It's time for owners Bain Capital to show workers their concerns are understood and fix key issues driving high turnover and chronically low morale."
In October, Virgin Australia reported a return to profitability for the first time in 11 years, posting a profit of $129 million.
Revenue more than doubled compared to last year to $5 billion.
Virgin Australia said customer demand was strong following a precipitous collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
9News.com.au has contacted Virgin for comment.
