Flights to Spain Hit By Strike Action

Flights to Spain Hit By Strike Action

A strike has been called by the pilot's union SEPLA (Sindicato Español de Pilotos de Líneas Aéreas) beginning today, Monday 10th July, in protest of Iberia Airlines investment in CATair (a low cost airline), which many pilots fear will lead to job cuts. The strike action is set to last for a week, during which time 240 flights will likely be cancelled each day, costing Iberia a whopping €35m. Sadly, many hundreds of unlucky passengers will affected.

My heart goes out to all those poor souls who have waited many months perhaps to go on holiday. However, my heart also goes out to anybody who works in an environment of uncertainty where profits come before people.