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27 Mar 2019 | 04:06 AM UTC

Tunisia: Multiple strikes planned at Tunis Airport (TUN) March 28-30

Tunisair airline staff, air traffic controllers, and civil aviation staff will hold strikes at Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN) March 28-30; flight disruptions likely

Warning

Event

Airline and airport workers at Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN) are planning to hold strikes from Thursday, March 28, to Saturday, March 30, likely resulting in flight disruptions. Tunisair airline employees will strike on Thursday, with delays and cancelations expected for scheduled Tunisair flights. On Friday, March 29, and Saturday, air traffic controllers and Civil Aviation and Airport Authority (OACA) officers will also stage a work stoppage. Significant flight disruptions are expected for all airlines and the strike will reportedly affect most airport services. Residual delays are possible in the days after the work stoppages.

Advice

Individuals flying via TUN are advised to monitor developments to the situation, anticipate widespread flight disruptions, confirm flight reservations prior to departure for the airport, and contact their airline for more information.