Romania: Nationwide air traffic controller strike May 12

Event

Romania’s Air Traffic Services Administration (ROMATSA) announced on May 9 that it had received notice from the Romanian Air Traffic Services Union (ATSR) that a two-hour national strike would take place on Friday, May 12, from 11:00 (local time) to 13:00. Flight delays and cancelations are possible due to the strike, including at Bucharest's Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP).

Context

ATSR is protesting against the refusal of the company’s leadership to sign a new collective labor agreement, which has been under negotiation since February 2016, and against budget shortages.

Advice

Travelers planning travel to, from, or via Romania on or around May 12 are advised to confirm the status of their flights before leaving for the airport and to contact their airlines for more information.