International flights to and from Iceland could be majorly affected by possible industrial action by airline dispatchers, warns their union leader.
Twelve Icelandair dispatchers are in a pay and conditions dispute with the airline. The last talks took place a week ago, and no further meeting has been called.
“If the dispute drags on, it is more likely than not that action will be taken to force a deal,” says Head of the Icelandic Airline Dispatchers Association Karl Friðriksson. Should it come to a full strike, this could have a considerable impact on Icelandair international services.
Read more: http://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/politics_and_society/2016/05/23/dispatcher_strike_could_hit_icelandair_operations_h/