24 Aug 2018 | 08:35 PM UTC
Ethiopia: Nationwide air traffic control strike August 27
Air traffic controllers to stage nationwide strike on August 27; anticipate flight disruptions
Event
Air traffic controllers at Ethiopia's Civil Aviation Authority plan to stage a nationwide strike on Monday, August 27, to demand better working conditions. If the strike goes ahead as planned, severe flight delays and cancelations are to be anticipated at airports across the country, including Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). International flights to and from Ethiopia may be impacted.
Advice
Travelers are advised to confirm the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport and contact their airline for more information.