Streik blant flygelederne: – Blir flyet kansellert, blir det problematisk

On Friday morning, E24 reported on a family, the Peridon-Mateos, waiting anxiously in the departure hall of Oslo Airport. They were concerned as their flight to Luxembourg was scheduled to leave at 10:45, but it was now delayed to 13:50. The mother, Karine Peridon (51), stated they had been in Norway since Monday and had no contact with the airline yet.

The Norwegian Airline Union is striking after failing to reach an agreement with the employers' organization, Spekter, with the airport authority acting as mediator. Several major airports across the country are affected by the strike, starting at 11:00 on Friday.

The Peridon-Mateos family, along with many others, is facing delays and inconvenience. Anaïs Mateos (24) hopes the delay won't be a significant problem, as they are heading to the French Alps. However, if the flight is cancelled, it could pose serious issues, as they plan to return to work after the weekend. The consumer association has urged the striking parties to provide updates on their situation and advised passengers not to cancel their trips unless absolutely necessary, as they would lose important rights such as rerouting and reimbursement.

If a strike leads to a flight being grounded or delayed by more than five hours, passengers can choose to rebook, reschedule, or receive a refund. In case of long wait times, the airline must provide necessary meals and overnight accommodation. If a passenger has to bear these expenses, they can request reimbursement from the airline, keeping all receipts.

Avinor, the airport authority, has warned of potential delays at Flesland and Gardermoen airports if a strike occurs, with Gardermoen possibly closing for several hours. These delays could continue into the evening and increase throughout the weekend. Avinor estimates that the impact will be felt nationwide over the weekend. Eleven air traffic controllers have been withdrawn as part of the strike action, distributed at Røyken, Flesland, Gardermoen, and Stavanger control centers.