A long range Boeing Dreamliner 787-9. Photo: SuppliedThe Flight Attendants Association says problems with Air New Zealand's planes and services are creating extra headaches for staff working to look after passengers at 38,000 feet. Flight attendants working aboard the airline's B777 and B787 long range aircraft will stop work for three strikes on February 11, 12 and 13. With inflation continuing to bite, many flight attendants are concerned they'll be back below a liveable wage within a short time," Featherby said. "Air New Zealand must recognise that flight attendants are integral to the airline's success.