Ireland/Portugal: Possible Ryanair strike March 31-April 1

Event

Ryanair executives announced on Wednesday, February 21, that a strike could possibly affect the airline's operations in Ireland and Portugal from Saturday, March 31, through Sunday, April 1. According to local sources, airline employees are demanding an increased recognition of trade unions.

Context

In recent months, Ryanair pilots have been increasingly dissatisfied with the company's internal union, the Employee Representative Committee, and have been joining local pilot unions. Conflict between the pilots' unions and Ryanair began after the airline canceled over 20,000 flights from November 2017 through March 2018. The airline claimed the flights were canceled due to a lack of standby pilots. All canceled flights will be listed on Ryanair's website.

Advice

Potentially impacted passengers traveling with Ryanair are advised to monitor developments in the situation and confirm their travel reservations and itineraries.