Insolvency: Air Berlin does not need to disclose information

In order to be able to negotiate better through a social plan, representatives of the flight attendants demanded an understanding of Air Berlin's contract documents. But a court rejected it.

Insolvency: Air Berlin does not need to disclose information

For time being, insolvent airline Air Berlin must not disclose to personnel representatives of ir flight attendants any information about purchase offers, contracts or land and landing rights. This was decided by Berlin Labour Court. The board rejected requests for a restraining order on Thursday, said court spokesman Martin Dressler.

The personnel representation booth – a kind of works council for around 3,000 flight attendants – had requested more information. It argued that this would be only way to achieve best possible results in negotiations on a balance of interests and a social plan. She also demanded not to take any aircraft out of operation. (AZ 38 BVGa 13035/17).

An arrangement of continued operation of aircraft is not eligible, Court declared. Air Berlin is insolvent, on Wednesday insolvency proceedings were officially opened. The flight operation ended last Friday. Large parts of company are to be sold to Lufthansa and low cost aircraft easyjet.

The applications were rejected for procedural reasons and substantive reasons, said court spokesman Dressler. In opinion of Court, re is no urgency in this case because of a special regulation in bankruptcy law. In addition, collective agreement on which staff representative is based does not provide a legal basis for claims.

The staff representative may appeal against decision of Labour court.

Date Of Update: 03 November 2017, 12:02
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