Flights cancelled at Tenerife South and Gran Canaria airport due to national strike

Airlines cancelled six flights at Tenerife South and Gran Canaria airports in the first hours of Spain’s general strike today, (Wednesday).

Airport operator Aena said three flights were cancelled at Tenerife South and three at Gran Canaria. Its first update covered cancellations up to 8.30am. A total of 1,176 arrivals and departures were scheduled across the Canary Islands for the day.

Aena said airlines had adjusted their schedules and moved affected passengers onto other flights ahead of the strike. The initial update gave no flight numbers or routes.

Passengers travelling today should check their flight directly with their airline before leaving for the airport and reconfirm any pre-booked transfer. Aena also publishes live arrival and departure information on its website.

The nationwide strike was called by unions demanding higher wages and action on rising living costs and access to housing.