By Liv Clarke
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Jet2 has warned passengers flying to and from Greece on October 1 if strikes action in the country could impact air traffic control, as well as taxi and ferry services. The airline said it was monitoring the situation but warned that flights could be affected. It currently plans to operate all flights as scheduled. According to Travel and Tour World , the nationwide general strike is in response to new labour laws, which include a rule to allow shifts to last up to 13 hours a day. As well as striking against the new laws, unions are also calling for a 35-hour, five-day workweek and pay rises to keep up with inflation. Never miss a story with the MEN’s daily Catch Up newsletter – get it in your inbox by signing up here All aspects of life in Greece are set to be affected, with transport workers, teachers and even non-emergency medical staff expected to walk out. Tourists in Greece can also expect marches in major cities such as Athens. In a statement on its website, Jet2 said: “We are currently monitoring a planned General Strike in Greece that is due to take place on October 1 and may impact Greek Air Traffic Control, local taxi and ferry services. “Flights operating to/from Greece may be affected during this strike action, however, we are planning to operate all Jet2.com flights as planned so please arrive at the airport on time. “You don’t need to contact us or take any extra actions – we will continue to monitor this strike action and publish any updates here on our website.” Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Later in October passengers can expect further disruption due to French Air Traffic Control strikes taking place from Tuesday, October 7 until Friday, October 10. The walkout was originally planned for September 18 and 19 but was postponed due to the collapse of the French government. The strike is set to impact not just flights to and from France, but to any flights which pass over French airspace, affecting passengers across Europe. For more of today’s top stories, click here.
