Whale attacks Airlines plan strike action

TRAVELLERS to Spain could face a turbulent time this summer with many Spanish airlines threatening industrial action over the holiday season. According to a report in a UK newspaper on Friday, May 12, Britons could face travel misery as over a dozen airlines are thinking about walking out.

The Spanish airline pilot union SEPLA are considering a series of strikes in a move that could affect lots of holidaymakers.

If SEPLA decides to go ahead with industrial action it could heavily impact many airlines including, Ryanair, easyJet, Vueling, Jet2 and Norwegian.

In addition, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum, Air Europa, Swiftair, Plus Ultra, Eurowings and Evelop, are at high risk of being impacted.

SEPLA is concerned the cur­ rent strike action being taken is proving ineffectual, as Spanish legislation demands a minimum service even on strike days, which cancels out the impact of industrial action.

SEPLA announced new action on May 22, 23, 25, 26, 29 and 30. Also, on June 1 and 2 at all airports in Spain, and warned that more strikes will follow if agreement was not reached. UK travellers can also expect more delays at the airport if fewer staff are available to stamp their passports.