Strike News
Aviation to be hit by 4-day French strike
Aviation passengers moving through French airspace are likely to experience severe disruption later this month with unions calling up to four days of strikes. As opinion hardens against government reforms, six trade unions have called on airline and airport workers to go on strike from Thursday, November 4th.
French authorities alleviate fuel shortages
French security forces have broken through blockades at three fuel deports in the west of the country as the attempt to alleviate a mounting energy crisis gathers pace. Protests are entering the seventh day across the country, with half the national rail network suspended and reports of delays at airports mounting.
Strikes hit French travel connections
Another 24-hour nationwide strike has begun in France causing severe disruption to road, rail and air links across Europe. Ryanair has been forced to cancel 250 flights, while Air France has also seen staff join picket lines, causing disruption to short-haul services.
Austerity strikes disrupt European travel
Thousands of people from across the European Union are expected to take to the streets of Brussels today in protest against austerity budgets imposed by national governments. Spain will also see a general strike, with air traffic controllers joining those on picket lines.
Airlines prepare ahead of Spanish strike
Airlines across Europe are preparing for severe disruption tomorrow as transport unions join a general strike in Spain. Air traffic controllers are among those expected to join picket lines as prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero seeks to implement an austerity budget.
BAA strike: AA Travel Insurance comments
AA Travel Insurance has confirmed that travellers affected by the BAA strike action, which could lead to UK airport closures over the peak August Bank Holiday, are covered on their AA travel insurance policies for abandonment or delay, provided the cover was taken out and the holiday booked before the strike action was announced.
Managing the knock-on impact of the airport strike
“Following the ash cloud earlier this year, this latest strike action has the potential to cause even more risk and disruption to holidaymakers and the air travel business as a whole. Strikes such as this will always cause misery for passengers and airlines alike.”
No Spanish air traffic strike in August
Passenger fears over a potential strike by Spanish air traffic controllers have been –temporarily – allayed following a USCA announcement. However, the threat of industrial action in the post-holiday season remains, as the Spanish government battles to cut costs in the face of a spiralling deficit.
Spanish air traffic controllers vote to strike
In a move which could cause chaos over the peak summer season, members of the Spanish Union of Air Traffic Controllers have voted to strike over proposals to reduce pay. Reports of controllers earning nearly €1m caused a scandal earlier this year, as Spain introduces austerity measures to cut the national deficit.
BA/Unite talks end without agreement
ACAS hosted talks between British Airways and Unite aimed at ended the industrial dispute between the two sides have ended without agreement in London. However, hopes of a potential deal were raised, with the two sides agreeing to meet again next week.
Further Greek woe as terrorists threaten tourism
As Greek national finances continue to recover after the financial storm, the tourism industry is coming under fresh pressure from a terrorist group called Sect of Revolutionaries. With strikes also sweeping the country, tour operators have begun cutting prices in a last ditch effort to attract visitors.
Strikes loom at British Airways following ballot
The spectre of strike action loomed over British Airways again today, as members of the Unite union voted in favour of industrial action.