17 May 2023 | 09:48 AM UTC
Spain: Unionized Air Europa personnel to strike nationwide May 22-23 and May 25-26
Multiple Air Europa strikes to prompt flight disruptions in Spain May 22-23 and May 25-26; reconfirm bookings.
Event
Air Europa (UX) pilots represented by the Sindacato de Pilotos de Espana (SEPLA) plan to strike in Spain May 22-23 and May 25-26. The union is demanding increased pay for Air Europa pilots. Additional strikes are scheduled for May 29-30 and June 1-2.
The action will likely cause disruptions to UX-operated flights serving the following cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Bilbao, Valencia, Ibiza, Vigo, A Coruna, Alicante, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife. Disruptions could persist after the end of the action, as the airline deals with passenger backlogs and repositions aircraft and crew.
The previous SEPLA strike was observed by 618 flight technicians, affecting over 600 flights arriving and departing airports in Spain.
Advice
Confirm flights if booked to travel with Air Europa on strike-affected days. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Allow extra time for checking in at affected airports.
