Jet2 has issued a warning to customers flying to and from Alicante over the next five days due to scheduled strikes.
The airline announced that strikes will occur from 08:30 to 09:30 and from 18:00 to 19:00 local time, starting from today until 4 August. Security staff at Alicante airport are participating in this industrial action, which is expected to cause significant congestion at Security Control.
Jet2 advises: “Industrial strike action is scheduled to take place from Wednesday 31st July 2024 until Sunday 4th August 2024. The strike is supported by security services at the airport and will affect congestion at Security Control.
“Please allow extra time to pass through check-in and security. Your flight is still due to depart at the scheduled time and check-in will close 40 minutes before a flight’s departure time.”
Jet2 operates a route from Belfast to Alicante. Passengers travelling on this route should also account for potential delays caused by the strikes and plan accordingly to ensure a smooth journey.