UK airline issues flight warning ahead of strike action this weekend

BRITS are being warned to expect flight chaos and delays this weekend ahead of strike action.

Thousands of UK holidaymakers are expected to be heading abroad this week, with the long Easter weekend.

However, strike action had affected Palma Airport in Majorca, which started on March 22, Travel Weekly reports.

But with a huge influx of travellers expected this weekend, it is expected to cause flight delays and even see passengers miss their flights due to long queues.

TUI has warned of a "potential situation" for any Brits flying to and from Palma Airport.

They said in an email send to customers: "The security screening company, Trablisa, has begun an unannounced strike which is expected to continue until March 31.

"This may lead to longer queues and waiting times at security checkpoints."

“There is a possibility that your flight could be delayed due to security screening delays.

“We recommend that you factor in additional time for security checks when arriving at the airport.”

As many as 30million passengers travel through the airport a year, making it the third largest in Spain.

And it comes just days after Jet2 issued a flight warning, due to current works being carried out at the airport.

Flights are being switched to Terminal A due to the maintenance work.

Jet2 said: "Due to this ongoing work you may be waiting slightly longer than normal to clear immigration in both departures and arrivals, our friendly customer helpers will be on hand to help."

It is expected to last until March 27.

Airlines have been forced to cancel thousands of flights in recent months due to strike action.

On February 19, Lufthansa cancelled 900 flights due to strike action, followed by another 1,000 flights cancelled on March 11.

Finnair cancelled 550 flights in January, due to country-wide industrial action.

And Spanish airline Iberia cancelled 460 flights in January due to a four-day walkout.

It's not just strikes causing problems for travellers this year.

Ryanair has been forced to cancel a number of flights this summer due to delays in aircraft delivery.

The budget airline said made "minor schedule changes" because of the delays in the new Boeing 737 planes delivery.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said: "We therefore urge all Ryanair customers to book early in order to secure the lowest available air fares for summer 2024."