Airways Air Nostrum reported that 211 additional flights would be canceled between the coming Monday and January 3 due to an eight-day strike organized by the Spanish Airline Pilots Association (Sepla). This disruption unfolds in the middle of the Christmas travel period. Of the affected flights, 54 involve airports within the Community of Valencia. (Air Nostrum press release)
The company expressed regret for the inconvenience felt by travelers and stated that it is actively seeking alternative options for those affected. (Air Nostrum press release)
Following the decision to cancel 78 flights from Thursday, December 22 to Friday, December 23, Air Nostrum announced that 211 more routes would be canceled on December 26, 27, 29, 30 and on January 2 and 3. In total, 289 flights have been canceled since the strike began. (Air Nostrum press release)
Air Nostrum canceled 78 flights this Thursday and Friday due to pilot strike
Between Christmas and year-end, a portion of services were canceled. Some flights originated from airports including Alicante, Bologna, Bordeaux, Frankfurt, Granada, Ibiza, Mallorca, Madrid, Menorca, Nice, Pamplona, Toulouse and Valencia. Several Valencia-area services were impacted: two Madrid-Valencia flights, two Valencia-Madrid flights, two Alicante-Madrid flights and two Madrid-Alicante flights in the opposite direction. (Air Nostrum press release)
On Tuesday, December 27, Air Nostrum canceled 37 flights with departures spread across Alicante, Almería, Bologna, Bordeaux, Frankfurt, Granada, Ibiza, Madrid, Mallorca, Menorca, Nice, Pamplona, Seville and Valencia. Ten of these flights affected the Valencian Community, including two Madrid-Valencia routes canceled, two Valencia-Madrid routes, four additional flights on Valencia routes, one Seville-Valencia, one Valencia-Seville, and two services between Alicante and Madrid in both directions. (Air Nostrum press release)
December 29 saw a total of 34 flights canceled, with departures from Alicante, Bologna, Bordeaux, Frankfurt, Granada, Ibiza, Madrid, Mallorca, Menorca, Nice, Pamplona, Seville, Toulouse and Valencia. (Air Nostrum press release)
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There were ten cancellations affecting the Valencian Community: two Alicante-Madrid, two Madrid-Alicante, two Madrid-Valencia, two Valencia-Madrid, one Seville-Valencia and one Valencia-Seville. (Air Nostrum press release)
On December 30, thirty-six flights were canceled just before Christmas, with departures from Alicante, Bologna, Bordeaux, Frankfurt, Granada, Ibiza, Madrid, Mallorca, Menorca, Nice, Pamplona, Toulouse and Valencia. (Air Nostrum press release)
Valencia Community reported eight canceled flights: two Alicante-Madrid, two Madrid-Alicante, two Madrid-Valencia and two Valencia-Madrid. (Air Nostrum press release)
January 2 brought the announcement of 39 flight cancellations, with departures from Alicante, Bologna, Bordeaux, Frankfurt, Granada, Ibiza, Madrid, Mallorca, Menorca, Nice, Pamplona, Toulouse and Valencia. There were eight Valencia-area flights affected: two Madrid-Valencia, two Valencia-Madrid, two Alicante-Madrid and two Madrid-Alicante. (Air Nostrum press release)
Finally, on January 3, the strike continued with 35 flights canceled. Departures included Alicante, Almería, Bologna, Frankfurt, Granada, Ibiza, Madrid, Mallorca, Menorca, Nice, Pamplona, Seville and Valencia. Ten cancellations impacted Valencia airports: two Madrid-Valencia, two Valencia-Madrid, one Seville-Valencia, one Valencia-Sevilla, two Alicante-Madrid and two Madrid-Alicante. (Air Nostrum press release)
Travelers affected by these cancellations could opt for refunds or rebooking on alternative flights and dates, subject to availability. The airline also noted greater price flexibility on non-cancelled flights to help passengers adjust their plans if desired. (Air Nostrum press release)
Customers who purchased through Iberia.com received a notification from Iberia on behalf of Air Nostrum regarding the event. If tickets were bought via a travel agent, the agent would make the contact. (Air Nostrum press release)
If any passenger did not receive a notification, they were advised to contact Serviberia or their travel agent to explore available alternatives. (Air Nostrum press release)