In North America, Canada's busiest airport is allowing some staff who have not yet obtained their badges to work temporarily under supervision by vetted employees, said Tori Gass, a spokeswoman for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority. The head of airline trade group International Air Transport Association has said heavy congestion also occurred before the pandemic and is now limited to certain airports, aggravated by delays to get security badges required for newly-hired staff. Some countries are also banking on tourism to revive hard-hit economies. Ryanair cabin crew could strike in Europe this summer, after talks ended with two Spanish unions, according to a statement by unions SITCPLA and USO.Īirport managers are struggling to quickly recruit and process new hires, as a rebound in air travel from a pandemic-induced slump leads to cancelled flights and hours-long lines.ĪLSO READ: IATA: 2020 was worst year in aviation historyĪirlines, battered by slumping travel during the pandemic, have been counting on a strong summer, as fares rise to offset higher fuel costs. In Italy, crews from budget carriers Ryanair, easyJet and Volotea walked off the job on Wednesday Workers at France's Charles De Gaulle airport went on strike on Thursday for more pay, with a quarter of flights cancelled. In Italy, crews from budget carriers Ryanair, easyJet and Volotea walked off the job on Wednesday. Labor strife and staffing shortages have European airports clamoring to find more workers, minimize cancelled flights and reduce headaches for travelers during the busy summer season.
Paris Charles de Gaulle airport employees protest with trade union flags outside a terminal as they stage a strike to demand higher wages at Roissy Charles De Gaulle Airport, north of Paris, on June 9, 2022.
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