17 Apr 2018 | 04:13 PM UTC
Ethiopia: Strike at Addis Ababa Airport called off April 17 /update 1
Air traffic controllers at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) call off strike following negotiations on April 17; residual delays likely in the coming hours
Event
Air traffic controllers at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) called off their strike on Tuesday, April 17, after a meeting with authorities. The strike began earlier on Tuesday and caused widespread flight disruptions (cancelations and delays). Although normal operations have resumed, residual delays are expected in the coming hours.
Context
ADD employees staged the strike to protest the removal of holiday bonus payments.
Advice
Travelers flying to, from, or through ADD are advised to confirm the status of their flights, arrive at the airport earlier than normal in anticipation of potentially increased waiting times, and contact their airline for more information.
