Panama: Copa Airlines ground staff strike to begin Nov. 23

Event

Ground staff of Copa Airlines in Panama announced that they will begin an indefinite strike on Thursday, November 23, at 07:00 (local time). Negotiations between union representatives and airline management to avoid a strike have been underway since September 26. Significant flight disruptions (delays, cancelations) are possible if the strike goes ahead.

Context

The union is demanding the airline increase all ground staff salaries by 12 percent. 

Advice

Potentially affected travelers are advised to follow developments to the situation and to confirm the status of their flights.