How easyJet strikes will impact German airports this October

easyJet staff in Portugal and France have voted to carry out strikes during October and December. The first wave of strikes in Portugal will occur from October 2 to 6, while a second wave is planned for December 19 to 23. The National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC) anticipates around 500 flights may be grounded during the October strike.

However, Portuguese law mandates maintaining a minimum level of service during these disruptions. Additionally, easyJet pilots in France, represented by the SNPL union, have planned strikes for October 1 and 2, but this strike has been postponed twice due to ongoing negotiations. These French strikes could disrupt flights between German airports and Parisian airports, including Charles de Gaulle, Orly, Lyon, Nice, Nantes, Bordeaux, and Toulouse.

Unfortunately, more information on the Portuguese and French strikes will be released in the upcoming days. easyJet has committed to contacting affected passengers directly via email, text, or the mobile app, and passengers are advised to monitor their bookings for any changes. If the second Portuguese strike planned for December proceeds, it will depend on negotiations between easyJet and the SNPVAC.

Both Portuguese and French staff members have cited issues such as the airline's non-compliance with collective bargaining agreements, frequent schedule changes, and overworked staff attempting to cover worker shortages as their reasons for striking. easyJet currently employs approximately 4,000 pilots and 8,000 cabin crew across Europe.