The announcement of the general strike by ROMATSA air traffic controllers on September 1st is causing losses for travel agencies due to costs associated with rescheduling or compensating trips, and customers are reluctant to book new trips during this period, ANAT announced.
ANAT leadership states that they are trying to understand the causes of the conflict at ROMATSA, but for travel agencies, the announced general strike is a new blow, after being affected by the crisis situation in Greece this summer.
ROMATSA air traffic controllers have announced that they will go on a general strike starting September 1st if their 14 demands are not resolved, claiming that their problems are “of life and death” and concern passenger safety.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the ROMATSA general strike scheduled to begin?
The general strike of the air traffic controllers is scheduled to start on September 1st.
How does the strike affect travel agencies and their clients?
Travel agencies face losses from rescheduling costs and compensations, while clients are becoming hesitant to book new vacations.
What are the main reasons behind the ROMATSA strike?
The controllers have 14 unresolved demands which they claim are vital for flight safety and passenger security.