28 Jul 2018 | 12:23 AM UTC
Morocco: Strike forces Royal Air Maroc to cancel dozens of flights as of July 27 /update 2
Ongoing pilots’ strike forces Royal Air Maroc to cancel dozens of flights since July 18; at least 68 flights canceled as of July 27
Event
An ongoing pilots' strike has forced Royal Air Maroc to cancel dozens of flights since Wednesday, July 18. As of Friday, July 27, at least 68 domestic and international flights have been canceled, including at least ten flights on Friday. Affected travelers are being permitted to postpone their flights (until August 15) or receive a refund. Additional flight cancelations are expected in the coming days until the striking pilots and airline authorities resolve the dispute.
Context
The pilots' strike, organized by Morocco's Airline Pilots Association, has been ongoing since July 18. The pilots reportedly demand higher wages and improved working conditions.
Advice
Travelers are advised to confirm the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport and to contact the airline for more information.