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Greece Sets 24-Hour General Strike for Oct. 1, Air Travel Impact Hinges on Court Ruling

Unions called the walkout to oppose proposed labor reforms.

Overview

  • A Civil Aviation Authority notice says air traffic controllers’ participation could be suspended pending a court decision expected imminently.
  • Aegean and Olympic Air are offering fee-free rebooking or credit vouchers for customers booked to travel on October 1.
  • Jet2 says it plans to operate flights as scheduled while monitoring developments, with other carriers such as Ryanair and easyJet expected to face knock-on effects.
  • Transport disruption is forecast across airports, ferries, trains, buses, metros and taxis, raising the risk of both cancellations and difficulty reaching terminals.
  • Estimates suggest 80–90 UK flights and more than 20,000 travelers could be affected if controllers strike, and EU rules require rebooking and care even when compensation does not apply.