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Manchester Airport Passengers Warned as easyJet Strikes Hit Hotspot Next Month
AirHelp says affected passengers could claim up to £520 per person if cancellations or long delays hit easyJet routes.
- EasyJet cabin crew in Portugal, represented by the National Union of Aviation Flight Personnel , will strike from October 2 to October 6 and December 19 to December 23, potentially impacting flights at Lisbon, Porto, and Faro.
- Manchester Airport passengers have been advised to know their rights as these strikes may disrupt routes; staffing disputes within airlines are not classified as 'extraordinary circumstances' under aviation regulations.
- Passengers experiencing significant delays or cancellations may be eligible for up to £520 in compensation under UK261 and EU261 regulations, plus alternative flights, accommodation, food, and drinks if kept waiting.
- AirHelp CEO Tomasz Pawliszyn urged travellers to monitor their journeys closely, saying "The key in these uncertain circumstances is to know your rights, stay well informed on your booking."
- Before heading to Manchester Airport, passengers should check flight status and leave extra time for connections; customers facing cancellations must verify whether refunds or alternative arrangements have been offered.
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The strike of the cabin crew of easyJet, marked for the days 2 to 6 of October and 19 to 23 of December, threatens to cause significant disturbances in the operation of the company in Portugal. Only in the first period, the company estimates that about 500 flights scheduled from the bases of Lisbon, Porto and Faro can be affected. Madeira is not left out. According to the programming currently available, between 2 and 6 of October there are 34 o…
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