Warning to holidaymakers heading to Spain as Ryanair and easyJet pilots consider strike action

Holidaymakers heading to Spain face potential summer of chaos as pilots at a dozen airlines including Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet consider strike action.
By Leanne Clarke
Published 17th May 2023, 11:09 BST
Updated 17th May 2023, 11:10 BST
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The Spanish Union of Airline Pilots (SEPLA) is considering more strikes over the summer months in all the airlines represented by the union.

The union says it is unhappy with the a “minimum services” law that requires pilots to report to work to service at a minimum 90 per cent of scheduled flights even while engaged in labour action to protest pay rates.

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Secretary General of SEPLA, Javier Fernández said in a news conference that striking could be on the table.

Holidaymakers heading to Spain face potential summer of chaos as pilots at a dozen airlines including Ryanair and easyJet consider strike action.Holidaymakers heading to Spain face potential summer of chaos as pilots at a dozen airlines including Ryanair and easyJet consider strike action.
Holidaymakers heading to Spain face potential summer of chaos as pilots at a dozen airlines including Ryanair and easyJet consider strike action.

Currently, SEPLA has union representation in Air Nostrum, Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express, Vueling, Ryanair, easyJet, Norwegian, Swiftair, Plus Ultra, Jet 2, Eurowings and Evelop.

According to reports, other work groups such as air traffic controllers, flight attendants, and possibly ground transportation could join in the strike actions to pressure both the airlines and the Spanish Government.

In a statement issued on May 8, SEPLA announced the call for eight new strike days at Air Europa for May 22, 23, 25, 26, 29 and 30 and June 1 and 2 at all bases and work centres in Spain.

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