Jet2 has issued a warning
Jet2 passengers are urged to check their details now(Image: Lukas Wunderlich via Getty Images)
Jet2 has issued a warning to passengers travelling to four popular Spanish destinations.
In a new update released this morning (Friday), Jet2 cautioned that travellers may experience flight delays. The alert states: “We wanted to let you know about strike action, supported by Saerco, a Spanish Air Traffic Control company, is due to commence on 17th April 2026, which may cause delays to flights arriving and departing Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma and Jerez.” Jet2 added that it is doing its best to “keep any disruption to a minimum”.
The statement continued: “Check-in will close 40 minutes before your scheduled departure so please arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure. We will be working hard to ensure that the impact on our flights is minimal, however, you may encounter some disruption if you are travelling during this time.
“Please be prepared for possible longer than normal waits onboard your aircraft to depart. We will board all flights and close all gates for an on-time departure, this will allow us to depart as soon as we are advised we can.”
Travellers are urged to ensure all their contact details are up to date, with Jet2 confirming it will reach out to affected customers “if the situation changes”. For the latest information, passengers are encouraged to visit the travel information page on the Jet2 website.