06 Aug 2018 | 02:20 AM UTC
Morocco: Royal Air Maroc disruptions continue August 6 /update 4
Royal Air Maroc cancels nine flights on August 6, further disruptions continued until August 15; confirm flight statuses
Event
Morocco’s national airline, Royal Air Maroc, continues to experience flight disruptions as of Monday, August 6. Royal Air Maroc canceled nine international flights on Sunday, August 5, and another nine on Monday. Further delays and cancelations are likely in the coming days. Affected travelers are being permitted to postpone their flights (until August 15) or receive a refund.
Context
Royal Air Maroc has been experiencing disruptions since July 20. According to the airline, the disruptions are due to a pilot strike.
However, the national pilot union AMPL has denied that such a strike is
being held, saying pilots are simply refusing to work on their days off.
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.
