Category - Europe

Unions representing airport staff in Spain have called numerous days of strike action in September, hitting Malaga, Alicante, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona and Madrid’s Barajas airports. Baggage handlers employed by Menzies Aviation Iberica say they are angry that the company has postponed talks on their pay agreement, which has been in negotiation for a year […]

Romanian air flight controllers announced they would go on a general strike starting September 1, if their 14 claims were not solved. They said their problems involved “life and death” issues and relate to the passengers’ safety.  The union leaders from Romania’s Air Traffic Services Administration – ROMATSA met on Monday with the Transport Minister […]

The Spanish union of train drivers and workers, Semaf, has called a four day strike during September. The 24 hour strikes will take place on September 4th, 11th, 14th and 15th confirmed sources from the union. The union added that it “did not rule out” the possibility that other unions would also take part in […]

Greek air traffic controllers threaten strike action on August 14 and 15. Reconfirm flight status. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece

Air traffic controllers at airports across Greece have announced a 4-hour work stoppage on 5 August from 14.00-18.00 local time. Further air traffic control strike action is also possible on 14 and 15 August. If you may be affected, please contact your airline or tour operator for advice. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece/safety-and-security

Several people have been injured in a shootout in Barcelona’s main tourist district, La Rambla, according to local media. During the manhunt for the attackers, police reportedly killed one of the two gunmen. La Vanguardia newspaper said at least one person sustained serious injuries, while several people received bullet and stab wounds.   The incident […]