El Prat stands impassively on the day of the strike of Ryanair and EasyJet

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BarcelonaA normal July 15 at Barcelona-El Prat airport. Despite the coincidence of the strike of Ryanair’s cabin crew with that of EasyJet just in full operation in mid-July, the only thing that broke the usual atmosphere of these dates at the airport were the cries of some bachelor party groups that were already starting their private party in the waiting chairs. No crowds or long queues to file complaints, although the strike has forced the cancellation of fourteen flights to Barcelona and 47 have been delayed, according to figures provided by the USO union.

In fact, the tranquility of the airport and the statements of some affected passengers point to the fact that the airlines, in most cases, warn those affected in advance, which is why people do not find that they have no flight. at the last moment. “I was warned two days ago that my flight would not go on strike, which is to be thanked, because the worst thing is to arrive at the airport and meet with the cancellation at that time. I have come to take the new ticket, which is two days away, “said one affected woman this Friday at noon.

Workers at both companies are demanding improvements in working conditions, which often do not fit into the Spanish framework and, according to unions, “do not respect labor rights as basic as the right to strike itself.” In this sense, they denounce that the minimum services decreed are abusive and that the companies have done everything possible to make the protests invisible.

At the same time, the USO union denounces the illegal dismissal of seven Ryanair cabin crew members since the start of the strike. Speaking to the media, an Irish airline worker explained that she had been fired for “disciplinary action” and that she received the communication letter “one day she was delivering, when in principle the company has to give it to you”. during a working day “.

30 cancellations throughout Spain

El Prat has been the airport where the most cancellations have caused strikes, followed by Palma de Mallorca, where a dozen flights have been canceled. In total, 30 flights have been canceled and 242 delays have occurred throughout Spain. This Friday was the fourth day of the Ryanair strike called by the USO and Sitcpla unions, and more strikes are currently planned on 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 and 28 July. As for EasyJet, more stops are expected on July 16, 17, 29, 30 and 31.

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