Manchester Airport Flights Cancelled Amid Strike Chaos, Airline Confirms
The union says around 500 flights could be affected, and easyJet has offered rebooking or refunds to customers on cancelled services.
- EasyJet cancelled two return flights from Manchester Airport to Portugal due to industrial action by cabin crew scheduled from October 2 to 6, disrupting travel during a busy period.
- Members of the National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel initiated the strike over worsening working conditions, frequent roster changes, and pressure to work overtime. The dispute reflects broader labor tensions affecting Portugal-based cabin crew.
- Around 500 flights are expected to be impacted by the walkout, which coincides with an October 5 bank holiday in Portugal, prompting EasyJet to urge passengers to check flight status via its tracker.
- Under UK261 and EU261 regulations, airline staff strikes are not considered 'extraordinary circumstances'; passengers may be eligible for compensation of up to £350 if flights are cancelled or delayed three hours or more.
- Further industrial action is planned during the Christmas period, from December 19 to 23, potentially creating additional disruption for travelers booking Portugal trips later this winter.
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The strike follows disputes over flight schedule stability, pay progression based on length of service, and terms proposed during negotiations
The strike of the cabin crew of easyJet takes place between 2 and 6 October and, according to the National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC), 443 flights from the bases of Lisbon, Porto and Faro have already been cancelled. The company says it plans to operate about 55% of its programming during the period [...]
The easyJet cabin crew strike starts this Friday with 443 flights already cancelled in the bases of Lisbon, Porto and Faro. The union speaks of a "massive" impact, accuses the company of resorting to crews from other bases to replace strikers and admits to advancing to court
The stalling of cabin crew starts this Friday. EasyJet plans to operate 55% of the flights, but SNPVAC denounces illegal replacement of strikers.
easyJet Cabin Crew Strike Leads To 443 Flights Cancelled In Portugal
LISBON, Oct 2 (Bernama-Xinhua) — A five-day strike by easyJet cabin crew in Portugal began on Friday, with 443 flights cancelled at the airline’s Lisbon, Porto and Faro bases, reported Xinhua. The cancellations represent around 80 per cent of planned operations at those bases during the strike period, according to the National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (SNPVAC). Union official Ana Dias said additional flights still on the schedule…
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