26 Mar 2024 | 03:53 PM UTC
Austria: Unionized Austrian Airlines staff plan to strike March 28-29
Unionized Austrian Airlines flight staff planto strike from 00:01 March 28-12:00 March 29. 400 flights canceled; further disruptions likely.
Unionized flight staff employed by Austrian Airlines (OS) and affiliated with the vida labor union plan to strike from 00:01 March 28-12:00 March 29. The purpose of the work stoppage is to demand improved wages. Austrian Airlines canceled 400 flights planned for the strike period and requested that passengers check their flight status.
Should the strike move forward as planned, further flight disruptions during the affected period period are likely. Flight disruptions may continue in the hours after the flight ends as Austrian Airlines repositions flight stock. Picket protests are possible at airports in Austria, particularly Vienna International Airport (VIE); heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely at any demonstrations that take shape.
Reconfirm all planned travel with Austrian Airlines scheduled for March 28-29. Allow additional time for air travel via Austrian Airlines on the affected days. Allow additional time if traveling via VIE. Strictly heed all instructions from law enfrocement officers.
