European Airports Will Strike on Easter.

Strike at European Airports on Easter
Strike at European Airports on Easter

On the eve of Easter, there may be problems with flights in Europe due to strikes in several EU countries. According to Schengen.News, airline workers plan to strike, which may affect the operations of airports in popular European countries.

This year, Easter for Catholics and Orthodox Christians falls on the same date - April 20, so the situation with air travel may worsen. It may be particularly difficult on Saturday, April 19, as this is the day before the holiday when all Europeans travel home to their families.

According to Schengen.News, other strikes may also occur in France, Italy, and Spain in the coming weeks, which will seriously impact air travel.

  • In France, a general strike of air traffic controllers will take place on April 18-19 and April 25, with a possibility of extension.
  • In Italy, a 24-hour strike is scheduled for April 19, which will affect all major airports.
  • In Spain, rolling strikes of air traffic controllers will occur in Madrid and Barcelona from April 20 to 30.

Moreover, strikes may take place in Germany and Belgium by the end of April, but no specific dates have been announced yet.

European airline leaders are also warning about potential flight delays this summer. According to Eurocontrol, problems with air travel this summer may be even greater than last year.

Analysis:

On the eve of Easter, strikes by airline workers are expected in Europe, which may lead to delays and cancellations of flights. Strikes are planned in several EU countries, including France, Italy, and Spain. Furthermore, there is a high probability of strikes occurring in Germany and Belgium. This strike movement may create significant difficulties for passengers planning to travel during this period. At this moment, specific dates for strikes in Germany and Belgium are still unknown. European airline leaders warn of potential flight delays this summer, and according to Eurocontrol, the situation with air travel may be worse than last year. Travelers should be cautious and monitor the status of their flights before traveling to Europe for Easter.


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