Three-day strike by easyJet cabin crew to disrupt flights to and from Spain
These are your rights if your flight is cancelled
Are you flying with easyJet to or from Spain next week? There’s a good chance your flight will be cancelled or delayed.
This is because easyJet’s cabin and ground staff have announced a strike for Wednesday 25, Thursday 26 and Friday 27 June.
More than 650 airport employees in Barcelona, Málaga, Alicante and Palma de Mallorca will walk out for three days, resulting in the cancellation of 21 flights.
Spaniards earn 93% less than their Dutch counterparts
The strike is driven by demands for fair wages and improved working conditions. According to the Spanish trade union USO, easyJet employees in Spain earn significantly less than their counterparts in other countries.
The pay gap is striking: Spanish ground and cabin crew reportedly earn up to 93% less than colleagues in the Netherlands.
USO also points out that wages have not kept pace with rising living costs in Spain, a problem made worse by the fact that easyJet operates in four of the country’s most expensive cities.
Has your flight with easyJet been cancelled?
Has your flight been cancelled due to the strike? Then file a claim now. You could be eligible for compensation of between €250 and €400.
claim compensationThese are your rights during the easyJet strike
Was your flight cancelled due to the strike? Then easyJet must offer you a choice: a new flight or a full refund. In many cases, you’re also entitled to compensation.
If the cancellation was announced less than 14 days before departure, you may be entitled to:
- €250 for flights to or from Barcelona
- €400 for Malaga
- €400 for Alicante
- €250 for Mallorca
These amounts are based on the flight distance from the Netherlands.
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Useful tips for all travellers in Spain
Are you flying with a different airline from any of the aforementioned airports this week? Things could get chaotic, which could affect passengers of other airlines too.
If you’re flying from Barcelona, Málaga, Alicante or Palma de Mallorca on one of the strike days, make sure you arrive on time. This advice applies even if you are flying with another airline.
Written by Jerrymie
Jerrymie Marcus got in touch with EUclaim due to a 4-hour delay. Through EUclaim, the marketing specialist received €600 in compensation.
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