Pain in Spain on the cards for British holidaymakers
Spanish airport workers, including baggage handlers and fire fighters, are threatening a strike that could disrupt the travel plans of thousands of British holidaymakers over the Easter break.
Three unions have called for industrial action to prevent the government’s part privatization of the civil aviation agency AENA, according to the Daily Mail.
The strike could bring Spanish airports to a standstill. Although no confirmed dates for industrial action have been set, Easter weekend from April 22 to 25 is a possibility, said the Mail.
There is a danger strikes could also continue until May, which means those planning a break to coincide with the Royal Wedding at the end of April could also be hit, although AENA said it was hoping to reach an agreement with the unions to prevent any industrial action taking place.
By Linsey McNeill
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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