Application by Jetstar Airways Pty Limited Trading AS Jetstar Airways
Citation: [2026] FWCA 1810
At a glance
- Awards cited
- MA000217
What happened
Jetstar Airways Pty Ltd, trading as Jetstar Airways, sought approval for a new enterprise agreement called the Jetstar Airways Pilots’ Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement is a single enterprise agreement and will apply to employees covered by the Air Pilots Award 2020. The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP), the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA) and the Transport Workers’ Union of Australia (TWU) acted as bargaining representatives for the pilots.
What was decided
The Fair Work Commission approved the Jetstar Airways Pilots’ Enterprise Agreement 2026. The agreement will be effective from July 22, 2026, and expire on June 30, 2030. The Commission confirmed that all relevant requirements under sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act were met. The AFAP, AIPA and TWU will be covered by the agreement.
What it means for employers
Employers seeking to implement enterprise agreements must ensure they comply with all requirements outlined in sections 186, 187, 188 and 190 of the Fair Work Act. This includes proper consultation and representation from relevant unions or employee groups.
What it means for employees
Pilots covered by the Air Pilots Award 2020 will be covered by the new Jetstar Airways Pilots’ Enterprise Agreement 2026, which is in effect from July 22, 2026. They should review the agreement to understand their entitlements and conditions of employment.
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