How easyJet strikes will impact German airports this October
EasyJet staff in Portugal and France have voted to strike during the first week of October and the third week of December. Here’s what it means for passengers.
easyJet cabin crew members in Portugal have voted to stage strikes in October and December. The first wave is scheduled for October 2 to 6, while the second will occur from December 19 to 23. These labor actions will impact airports in Lisbon, Porto and Faro, but also have indirect effects on German airports. The National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC) predicts around 500 flights could be grounded during the October strike.
French pilots, represented by the SNPL union, are set to strike on October 1 and 2. However, this particular disruption has already been postponed twice due to ongoing negotiations between easyJet and the union. If it proceeds, the French strike could cause travel issues between German airports and major French cities like Paris Charles de Gaulle, Orly, Lyon, Nice, Nantes, Bordeaux, and Toulouse in early October.
Both the Portuguese and French strikes are in response to various concerns, including the airline's breach of collective bargaining agreements, frequent schedule changes, and reliance on overtime to compensate for staff shortages. easyJet currently operates approximately 4,000 pilots and 8,000 cabin crew across Europe. The outcome of the December strike in Portugal will depend on negotiations between easyJet and the SNPVAC. Passengers should expect updates from the airline and monitor their bookings for any changes.
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