NEWSFeb 05, 2024Hundreds of Flights Canceled at German Airports as Lufthansa Employees Go on StrikeLufthansa ground staff at multiple major German airports are set to go on strike later this week. The strike, set to last from 4:00 a.m. on February 7 to 7:00 a.m. the following day, is the latest to hit the German transportation industry following strikes at railway companies over demands for a shortened work week. The upcoming strikes will affect Lufthansa, as the airline is already reeling from a previous strike last week.Read More →
NEWSJan 29, 2024Finnair Cancels 550 Flights Ahead of Anti-Government Protests by Labor UnionsAhead of labor union strikes against the Finnish government, flag carrier Finnair is expected to cancel around 550 flights this week, significantly hampering the airline's operations and air traffic across Finland. While the strike is not directly related to Finnair and its operations, the slew of cancelations suggests that many airline and airport employees will participate.
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NEWSJan 03, 2024Flying to Spain? Your Iberia Flight Could Be One of 444 Cancelled Due to Employee StrikesIberia canceled 444 flights in January due to an airport employee strike scheduled for January 5 to 8. These cancellations will affect 270 Iberia flights, 64 flights from Iberia's low-cost subsidiary, Iberia Express, and 110 flights from regional carrier Air Nostrum. The strikes coincide with Epiphany on January 6, a public holiday in Spain honoring three major events in Jesus Christ's early life. Passenger traffic is expected to face significant disruptions as Epiphany marks the end of the Christmas season in Spain. Read More →
NEWSNov 20, 2023French Air Traffic Controllers Protest Against Anti-Protest Laws Passed by French ParliamentFlights departing from airports across France were canceled on November 20 as air traffic controllers conducted a one-day strike. The strikes happened after the French Parliament passed a bill to restrict air traffic controllers' ability to go on strike on November 15.Read More →
NEWSAug 23, 2023Emirates A380 Reportedly Damaged by Drone in Nice, FranceOn August 18, an Emirates Airbus A380 reportedly collided with a drone while landing at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE). The incident damaged one of the aircraft's wing slats, forcing the grounding of the jet for several days. This incident comes after Emirates re-introduced the A380 on its Dubai-Nice route after a three-year absence.Read More →
NEWSJul 02, 2023Over 130 Ryanair Paris Flights Cancelled Due To French Air Traffic Control StrikesDue to the ongoing ATC strikes in France, Ryanair has been forced to cancel over 130 flights. Thousands have been left stranded at airports as employees fight the pending labor changes.Read More →
NEWSMay 28, 2023Air France Flight Returns to Osaka After Bird StrikeOn Sunday, an Air France A350 en route from Osaka to Paris experienced a malfunction with its weather radar and speed meters after striking birds.Read More →
NEWSApr 20, 2023Emirates Cancels Flights to Hamburg and Dusseldorf Amid Germany Staff StrikesThe Dubai-based airline cancelled flights to and from German airports due to strikes announced by a trade union.Read More →
NEWSJan 12, 2023UK Strikes Bring Border Security into QuestionAn update on the UK strikes which are affecting the UK's airports. There have been questions surrounding the security of the UK border during the time of strike action and whether this should be allowed. No agreement has been made as of yet.Read More →
Sep 16, 2022French ATC Strike Leaves 1000+ Flights CanceledFrench ATC workers struck on Friday over wages and recruitment, affecting a thousand flights in France.Read More →
