Airline Jet2 has issued an update to holidaymakers jetting off to holiday hotspot Majorca. It warned that Palma Airport is undergoing ‘substantial maintenance’, starting from November 1, and there are changes which passengers need to be aware of.
13.10.2023 - 09:09 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
British holidaymakers heading to destinations in the Canary Islands this month have been warned of ‘significant travel disruption’ as bus and coach drivers go on strike. Road transport works will walk out across various dates this month in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
The Foreign Office has advised Brits on holiday at the popular locations to contact their tour operator or transport company to check how the industrial action will impact their travel plans. Workers began the strike action with an initial walkout on October 2 followed by several other dates, with more planned in the coming weeks.
According to the Canary Islands Government website, strike action is set to take place on October 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25 and 28. During the strike days transport to hospitals and medical centres is expected to be maintained, as well as the movement of medicines and other urgent supplies.
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In its travel advice for Spain, the Foreign Office said: “If you are on holiday in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and needing to travel or use road transport, we encourage you to contact your tour operator or transport company as soon as possible for more information to understand how this strike may impact your travel arrangements. Significant travel disruption is expected.”
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