Spanish air traffic controllers are threatening a strike in mid August which could affect hundreds of thousands of UK passengers.
If it goes ahead, the strike is expected to start on August 18 and last for three days, though the date and duration have not been confirmed.
More than 2,000 controllers would be involved. Staff have voted to strike in protest at government plans to change their working hours and reduce overtime pay.
The Spanish government has said in the event of a strike it will seek to maintain ‘minimum services’.
In the UK, the Unite ballot of BAA staff over possible strike action closes on August 12.
by Debbie Ward
