AdvertisementBusinessCompaniesAviation Qantas long-haul pilots seek more ‘golden days’ in new pay deal Chris Zappone Updated August 6, 2026 — 1:24pm ,first published 11:59am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Share A A AQantas’ international pilots union and the airline have expressed hope a pilots strike can be averted, after a key union voted in favour of industrial action, as part of years-long negotiations over pay and rostering. Qantas’ international pilots union and the airline are hopeful a pilots strike can be averted. “We’re pleased to have reached agreement on a deal that will deliver significant pay increases, rostering improvements and additional career progression opportunities, while balancing the needs of our business.” AIPA members want three “golden days” of leave every two months, in which pilots could not be called up for duty.