10 Nov 2017 | 09:01 AM UTC
Colombia: Avianca pilot strike coming to an end /update 7
Avianca pilots and management reach agreement after 51 days of strike; pilots to return to work November 13
Event
Pilots at the Colombian national airline Avianca reached an agreement with management late on Thursday, November 9, promising to end a strike that has been ongoing since September 20. The pilots have agreed to resume operations on Monday, November 13. As such, flight disruptions remain possible November 10-12.
Context
The strike lasted for a total of 51 days and resulted in the cancelation of nearly 14,000 flights.
Advice
Travelers are advised to confirm the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport.