Ryanair has announced it has been forced to make changes to “a small number of flights” at Norwich as a 24-hour air traffic control strike has grounded all flights from the airport today.
Earlier this week, the airline said it planned to carry on as normal and did not expect any disruption to its operation, leaving customers confused.
Here is everything we know about Norwich airports closure due to strike action (Image: Denise Bradley)
However, the airline has now issued an update, saying: “Due to an Air Traffic Control strike in Norwich on Fri 28 Aug, we have been forced to make airport changes to a small number of flights to/from Norwich Airport.
“Affected passengers have been notified of their options via email.
“We ask all passengers due to travel to/from Norwich Airport on Fri 28 Aug to keep an eye on the Ryanair app for the latest updates on their flight.”
Holidaymakers like Emma Brinn from Norwich have had to pay for backup flights from other airports.
“It’s madness,” she said.
Emma Brin, from Norwich was due to fly to Alicante from the airport (Image: Submitted)
“I have had to pay for a backup flight out of Stansted on Saturday.
“I can’t action anything on Ryanair until they notify me. It is very frustrating!”
The planned industrial action is part of an ongoing dispute with the Prospect union members in air traffic control over pay and parental leave.
The union is calling for a 10pc pay increase to bring salaries in line with industry standards.
Other airlines, including TUI, have made arrangements for passengers in light of the strikes.
Cancellations include TUI flights from Norwich to Dalaman in Turkey, Corfu and Majorca.
It is understood Prospect is currently considering all of its options.
This includes more strike days if the airport management does not come to them with an offer, including improvements to pensions and maternity and paternity leave.