EasyJet cabin crew to walk out across Spain this month with three days of strikes
EASYJET cabin crew are set to walk out for three days this month, potentially affecting hundreds of holidays.
The Unión Sindical Obrera, (USO) the Spanish trade union, has confirmed that the strike will take place from June 25.
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It will also affect passengers flying on June 26 and June 27 as well, with the strike taking place over the three days.
Around 657 members of cabin crew will join the strike, affecting 21 aircraft.
Spanish airports in Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga, and Majorca will be affected.
The walkout is due to demands for higher wages.
A USO spokesperson told Sun Travel: "The objective of this strike is to achieve equal working and salary conditions for cabin crew in Spain with those at other European bases where the company operates, with differences between 30 per cent and 200 per cent.
"The workforce is demanding decent, fair, and equitable working conditions, in line with the European standards that easyJet maintains in other countries, given the exorbitant increase in the cost of living in Spain, which has been brought into line with Europe."
This is likely to affect hundreds of Brits heading to Spain this month if the strike goes ahead.
With as many as 235 passengers onboard each easyJet flight, this could mean thousands are affected.
According to AirAdvisor, up to 50 per cent of flights were cancelled at each of the Spanish bases during a similar 72-hour strike in 2022.
Each of the bases has between 15-20 flights a day, with around half of those to and from the UK.
Flight cancelled or delayed? Top tips for handling travel disruptions
A meeting between USO and Spanish arbitration service (SIMA) is taking place tomorrow in an attempt to meet an agreement.
It's not the only strike taking place set to cause disruption across Europe this summer.
A 24-hour strike across Italy will affect air travel as well as trains and public transport.
Taking place on June 19, it will run from 9pm until the June 20, finishing at 9pm.
The strike comes amid a demand for wages increases and renewed contracts, as well as reduced working hours and more funding in health and education over military.
And hundreds of flights have been cancelled due to a strike by the Finnish Aviation Union today.
Affecting around 6,000 Finnair passengers, more strikes are expected to take place on June 19.
A Heathrow Airport strike was called off at the last minute yesterday after a new pay offer was given.
Flight compensation rules
A look at your rights if a flight is delayed or cancelled, when your entitled to compensation and if your travel insurance can cover the costs.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Under UK law, airlines have to provide compensation if your flight arrives at its destination more than three hours late.
If you're flying to or from the UK, your airline must let you choose a refund or an alternative flight.
You will be able to get your money back for the part of your ticket that you haven't used yet.
So if you booked a return flight and the outbound leg is cancelled, you can get the full cost of the return ticket refunded.
But if travelling is essential, then your airline has to find you an alternative flight. This could even be with another airline.
When am I not entitled to compensation?
The airline doesn't have to give you a refund if the flight was cancelled due to reasons beyond their control, such as extreme weather.
Disruptions caused by things like extreme weather, airport or air traffic control employee strikes or other 'extraordinary circumstances' are not eligible for compensation.
Some airlines may stretch the definition of "extraordinary circumstances" but you can challenge them through the aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Will my insurance cover me if my flight is cancelled?
If you can't claim compensation directly through the airline, your travel insurance may refund you.
Policies vary so you should check the small print, but a delay of eight to 12 hours will normally mean you qualify for some money from your insurer.
Remember to get written confirmation of your delay from the airport as your insurer will need proof.
If your flight is cancelled entirely, you're unlikely to be covered by your insurance.
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