Jet2 has issued a warning to passengers travelling to four popular Spanish destinations including Lanzarote and Fuerteventura due to air traffic control strike action
Jet2 has issued a new alert to passengers(Image: Getty)
Jet2 has issued an alert to holidaymakers heading to four sought-after Spanish holiday spots. In an update released on Friday morning, Jet2 warned travellers of potential flight disruptions.
The notice 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.”
The airline emphasised it is working to “keep any disruption to a minimum”.
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The statement added: “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.”, reports the Mirror.
Travellers are urged to ensure their contact information is up to date, with Jet2 promising to reach out to customers “if the situation changes”. For the latest updates, passengers should regularly consult the travel information section on the Jet2 website.
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