Iberian Express 96% of scheduled flights will operate this Friday, seventh day of the strike Cabin crew (TCP) assembled by the USO, as reported by the airline.
To minimize the effects of the strike for customers, airline canceled two round-trip flights in advance and preemptively, one to Gran Canaria and one to Mallorca, scheduled for this Saturday. Thus, the total 96 flights.
In the statement made by Iberia Express, the total number of passengers affected by these cancellations was announced. already moved On other flights of Iberia company, other airlines or alternative means of transport.
In addition, the company has enabled a flexibility plan for all customers With a flight until 6 September, they can request a date change for the same route or request a voucher with the total amount of the reservation. Also, users can check the status of their flight anytime on the website.
Likewise, the Iberia Express “deeply” regretted the inconveniences caused by the strike causing passengers and apologized for it. The strike day yesterday, September 2, resulted in five delays and four cancellations, according to unions.
The cancellations were preemptive, and in the early morning the company reported that it would operate 93 flights throughout the day. those flights “There are no incidents related to the strike called by the USO union”According to the airline, it reached a total of 13,800 passengers.
In addition, it recorded eight flights delayed by more than 15 minutes “for operational reasons completely unrelated to the USO strike”, ensuring that it closed the day with 91.4% punctuality.
After Iberia Express and the USO met last Friday without reaching an agreement, the company asked the union to cancel the strikes and return to the negotiating table. “never should have gone”.
Likewise, it asked him to “make a firm commitment to restoring social peace through direct and sincere dialogue”.
“It is very difficult to reach agreement under the pressure of the strike Therefore, during the Second World War, where all your suggestions and concerns are and will be heard. We invite and expect you to stop the social conflict within the framework of the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiation table.”