There may be more disruptions for those travelling to Spain over the next few weeks as easyJet workers plan strike action after six-month-long negotiations fail.
Pilots are unhappy with working conditions, saying that they have not returned to what they were before before the Covid-19 pandemic. If it goes ahead, the action will take place alongside the current Ryanair strikes which could last until next year.
EasyJet pilots in Spain have announced that they will walk out for nine days this month over pay and working conditions. The Spanish Union of Airline Pilots (SEPLA) said there will be three 72 hour strikes taking place from 12 to 14, 19 to 21 and 27 to 29 August .
They say that it only called for a strike after more than six months of negotiations which have failed. SEPLA said: "This is the last possible recourse, as all attempts by the pilots’ representatives to reach an agreement have failed."
Speaking to Reuters, easyJet called the decision disappointing and added that negotiations were ongoing. They also said that they were aware of pilot strikes at its bases in Barcelona, Malaga and Palma.
This comes as Spanish Ryanair workers could walk out for as many as four days a week in new plans . This may last until January of next year according to the USO, one of the two unions representing Ryanair airline workers, although Ryanair have said that they expect minimal disruption.
To reflect the ongoing disruption, Government travel advice for Spain now states: "Possible strike action may cause some disruption to flights to and from Spain. You should consult your airline for updates prior to travel."
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