Posted on February 20, 2012 by Fiona Hilliard

It’s looking like a bumper week of strikes in airports across Europe.  You have been warned…

Set for Strike Action: Madrid Airport

•  In Frankfurt, a strike by ground crew which has cancelled hundreds of flights is continuing into its third day.

• The workers’ union said it will continue the dispute for weeks if necessary.
• Workers are holding out for higher pay and are arguing that their jobs have become more difficult following the introduction of a fourth runway last October.

Today, airport operator Fraport said it hoped to offer 70 per cent of flights as normal.

• In London’s Heathrow Airport, staff at the Heathrow Express rail link have announced strike dates following a dispute involving a sacked driver and the suspension of a union representative:

• 24-hour strike from 1215 GMT on 26 February

• 48-hour strike from 0300 GMT on 3 March

• 24-hour strike from 1215 GMT on 11 March

Finally, look out if you’re due to pick up Madrid car hire or car rental in Barcelona or even Majorca this week.

•   Spanish airline Iberia has released a list of flights due to be cancelled on February 24 due to the pilots strike.

• 107 flights are set to be cancelled, representing 34% of the flights scheduled for that day.

• The airline will offer changes in tickets and offer refunds to affected customers or place them on flights operated by other airlines the airline said.
• The company will also keep customers informed via their Facebook and Twitter pages and Iberia desks at 100 airports where they offer flights.