27 Jul 2022 | 04:04 PM UTC
Spain: Unionized Ryanair staff announce an extension of a nationwide strike until Jan. 7 /update 1
Ryanair staff announce an extension of a nationwide strike until Jan. 7; flight cancelations and delays are likely.
Event
Unions representing Ryanair (FR) staff announced their intention to extend an ongoing nationwide strike until January 2023. The purpose of the action is to demand improvements in pay and work conditions. The current round of strikes was due to end July 28; union officials have stated their intention to renew the strike Monday to Thursday every week from Aug. 8-Jan. 7 claiming Ryanair officials are refusing to negotiate with them and denouncing disciplinary proceedings against some striking staff members.
Unless averted, the strike will likely prompt disruptions at the 10 Spanish airports served by Ryanair, including Madrid (MAD), Malaga (AGP), Seville (SVQ), Alicante (ALC), Valencia (VLC), Barcelona (BCN), Girona (GRO), Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), Ibiza (IBZ), and Palma de Mallorca (PMI). Resulting cancelations and delays could extend several hours after each strike period ends as the carrier moves to reposition aircraft and resolve any passenger backlogs. The action could be suspended or canceled at any time should negotiations between union leaders and management prove successful.
Advice
Confirm flights if booked to fly on Ryanair to or from Spain through January 2023. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Consider alternate arrangements for critical travel.
