The EasyJet strikes will begin next week (Picture: AFP)
First,there are the ongoing protests against mass tourism and Airbnb in Spain,seeing residents turning water pistols on holidaymakers.
And now,yet another hurdle is threatening Britain’s favourite destination for the summer.
EasyJet’s cabin crews in Spain have announced plans to go on strike as the season gets underway.
For three days beginning on June 25,staff will launch the action to bring their working conditions and salaries in line with those of their colleagues in other European bases.
According to estimates shared by the union,USO,their wages range from 30% to 200% compared to other European bases,despite the fact that the ‘cost of living in Spain has been brought into line with Europe.’
As many as 657 flight attendants who are based in Alicante,Barcelona,Malaga and Palma de Mallorca,could be involved.
No flights have yet been cancelled as a result of the strike action,but the situation may change just before the start.
The airline intends to operate normally during those days,a spokesperson said,adding that the company would do everything possible to minimise the impact.
EasyJet cabin crews are understood to earn much less in Spain than in other countries.
The union,said: ‘The strike’s goal is to level the crews’ working and wage conditions in Spain with the ones at other bases of the company in Europe.’
Regulation in Spain forces airline workers to provide minimum services during labour action,limiting any disruption.
An estimated 17.8 million visits were made from the UK to Spain in 2023,making it the most popular destination for British tourists.
This also accounted for more than a fifth of all overseas trips taken by UK residents that year.
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