Ryanair has threatened to abandon its activities in Spain

This is still a reflection for the fire. A few days after the strike unleashed by the Ryanair crew, the Irish carrier at low cost threatens to leave Spain. On Wednesday, 18 July, Ryanair met with union representatives and the planned strike on 25 and 26 July was on the table. During the meeting – according to the Cinco Días newspaper quoting USO airline flight attendant and Sitcpla- crewmembers spokesperson for external relations – the company said that if it can not apply its model

In addition, according to the same sources, the low-cost air carrier could also consider abandoning its activities in three other countries – Belgium, Italy

During the negotiations which took place on Wednesday, the carrier Aired said that he wanted to be negotiated by each of the companies that belong to his workers.

] At Dinheiro Vivo, and relative to Portugal, Ryanair stated that it would only negotiate with unions that only have employees of the company. Crew members again accuse Ryanair of violating labor laws and preparing for next week's strike.

"We want to recognize a union in Portugal, there are no obstacles in this respect, but we do not want to be with union members from other companies. We have not done that in other countries, we only agree to talk to Ryanair workers, "Kenny Jacobs, marketing director of the low-cost airline, said in statements to Dinero Vivo. Until now, only the representatives of the United Kingdom and Italy have been recognized.

The SNPVAC, the union representing the Portuguese crew, throws itself at the government. "It is shameful that no action has yet been taken against this society, they are so worried about foreigners who barely live in Portugal and who do not protect the rights of workers in their own country. ", regrets Bruno Fialho, the union leader.

Next week, Ryanair will cancel up to 50 flights a day to and from Portugal due to the 48-hour crew strike, with the crew of the airline. Spain and Belgium – in Italy, the strike will be only the 25th.

In all three countries, about 100 thousand customers, due to the cancellation of 600 of the 4800 flights scheduled for these days. Passengers have already been contacted and can "rebook or request alternative flights within 7 days before / after 25 and 26", according to the Irish company.

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