Air Traffic Strike

I read in the Leader that SPANISH Air Traffic controllers are due to strike this month. Surprised that there is no mention in any other papers. Has it been called off or still going ahead? Any up to date info much appreciated.

They are striking for 2 hours on Thursdays and Sundays throughout April between 1500 and 1700. Hasn't made any difference at Alicante/Elche so far even though they are included in the strikes and they began last Sunday. At least, no delays reported in the press or on the information boards.

However, people are advised to check with the airline or look online to see if any delays or disruptions are noted.

French air traffic controllers went on a one day strike yesterday, April 13th and more strikes are planned.

Thanks Marcliff. Well informed as usual.

Flew out yesterday at 10.45am (Thursday), one of the supposed strike mornings, No noticeable delays at all and our car park bus driver wasn’t aware of any delays.

Out of curiosity I wonder what would be the extra cost to the airline of flying from Spain to the UK using a more circuitous route avoiding French air space.I suppose political outrage would carry more outrage.

My son flew back to the UK yesterday morning, plane sat on the tarmac for 2 hrs because of the French air traffickers on strike

My friend was delayed 5 hours on Wed going to London

My daughter was due to fly from Belfast to London on Thursday night. Huge delay so flew back yesterday morning and that flight was also delayed. Now I know the reason. Strikes. So annoying.