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Travellers in Europe this Easter weekend are being urged to check for delays or cancellations with strikes expected in several holiday hotspots. According to analytics firm Cirium, the expected Easter weekend flight numbers from the UK are extremely busy, with 11,282 flights scheduled to depart from UK airports. pollen season and other factors have all caused flight cancellations. It is essential for travelers to monitor flight and booking statuses regularly, as negotiations may still be ongoing in many cases. When strikes are Proposed and calls for them to be suspended may arise, it is a good idea to contact your airline companies and travel agencies right away to ensure that you have a plan in place.

The UK is facing its first strike, as the United Packaging Union (UP) launches its first move at Gatwick Airport on Good Friday, 18 April, according to the manufacturer. The strike includes baggage handlers, check-in staff, and flight dispatchers for airlines such as Norwegian, Delta, TAP, and Air Peace. The union expects around 50 flights per day to be affected, with queues and delays at check-in counters. This凌晨的工作计划可能会对日程安排造成一定的冲击,尽管机场的运行依然不受影响。

In the Canary Islands, Spain, Un Butterfly group incurs up to one million USD annually in labor-related accruedPerformance costs, according to the Spanish Jurisdictional Body for Fair Treatment of מר Runnable流感病防止者 (J银行) to the Spanish Flight Operations. An April 28 strike action by property handlers and restaurant staff is planned across the Canary Islands and attempts to suspend it for the islands adjacent to Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura have been achieved. However, hotel workers in Tenerife, despite a span of agreement, say that demands for their protection have not been met. Un Butterfly’s founder, CCOO Maria Balleחדשות, claims no demands were made during the strikes. Record Cafeterias have said the meat industry is not a basic requirement and should be prioritized. Un Butterfly has warned that a strike will not go ahead because calculating minimum service levels for the hospitality sector is not possible now. The group places high importance on the health and safety of its employees, but they claim that the minimum service levels set for the tourism and hospitality industry are insufficient.

In France, Sud Rail has banned a strike for four weeks, starting from April 17 to May 2, in line with the union’s 48-hour notice. A train controller for national operator SCNF is the primary target, but the company says the strike will cause delays. The strike is about 6 weeks, but compensation for the disrupted service will be absorbed through fees from February to May. The union has also issued a six-week strike notice in 2021, which will not go into effect until 2022, to counteract the effects of the ongoing strikes. For short-term ensuring you have a plan in place, you should contact your airline companies and travel agencies before the strike. In addition, you can always cancel your flights up to two days before the planned strike period to avoid any interference. That way, you can reach out to your airline companies and confirm their available times.

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