Steps Have Been Taken, but Air Passengers Must Also Be Vigilant

Everyone may be vividly reminded of the summer air traffic chaos of recent years, which left thousands of passengers stranded at European airports. The bad news is that we can expect the same this year, but at least the domestic air traffic control and the largest airline here have taken measures to prevent delays and cancellations. And an expert in enforcing passenger rights also told us what can and should be done as a traveler to avoid inconv…

Isavia ANS has dismissed five air traffic controllers and will issue five additional warnings for violations of rules on recording time spent sitting at work. This is stated in a statement from the company. The case is still under investigation by the Icelandic Transport Authority.

Five air traffic controllers at Isavia ANS, which provides air navigation services in Iceland and across the North Atlantic, have been dismissed. Another five have been given warnings for violating rules on recording hours while sitting at work. The news agency first reported on Monday that five air traffic controllers had been sent on indefinite leave for violating these rules. When air traffic controllers are sitting and directing air traffic,…