Strike action disrupts global travel hubs
Posted on 13.10.2011
by Nicola Sykes
Flight attendants for Air France will go on strike on 29th October and 2nd November, which threatens to throw French air travel into chaos ahead of the autumn vacations. The members of the SNPNS-FO and Unsa unions will walk out in protest against layoffs and worsening safety conditions at the…
Cyprus: Flights to and from Greece cancelled during strike
Posted on 5.10.2011
by Nicola Sykes
Flights to and from Greece are cancelled today during a 24 hour strike by air traffic control personnel in Greece. So far, a total of twenty-nine flights have been cancelled from Cyprus Airways, Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines and apply only to Larnaca Airport. Alternative services have been arranged by…
Greece: Major widespread disruption as new 24-hour general strike gets underway
Posted on 5.10.2011
by Nicola Sykes
A major 24-hour general strike has begun in Greece causing widespread disruption. Schools will be closed, public transport shutdown, ferry services and flights cancelled and hospitals will all be working with reduced staff. It is the first collective general strike since the government announced an emergency property tax and the…
Travel update: Greece general strike - 5th October
Posted on 3.10.2011
by Nicola Sykes
A 24-hour general strike will take place in Greece on 5th October. Public and private sector unions, local authorities, hospitals, air traffic controllers and some media outlets have announced their intention to participate in industrial action. Hospital emergency services will not be affected. Travellers are advised to contact their airlines…
