{"id":119646,"date":"2023-10-03T10:29:16","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T10:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/?p=119646"},"modified":"2023-10-03T10:29:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T10:29:16","slug":"spain-holiday-warning-as-top-destination-hit-with-significant-disruption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/travel\/spain-holiday-warning-as-top-destination-hit-with-significant-disruption\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain holiday warning as top destination hit with \u2018significant disruption\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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British tourists travelling to Spain\u2019s Canary Islands have been warned they could face \u201csignificant travel disruption\u201d.<\/p>\n
The UK Government issued a warning for holidaymakers travelling to Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson said: \u201cRoad transport strikes are due to be held across Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura throughout October.\u201d<\/p>\n
The strikes started at midnight on October 2 and will continue throughout the month unless a resolution is reached.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson added: \u201cThe Government of the Canary Islands has confirmed that transportation to hospitals and medical centres will be maintained, as well as transport of medicines and other urgent supplies to guarantee the life, health and security of people.<\/p>\n
READ MORE <\/strong> \u2018I travelled to one of Europe\u2019s least visited countries\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cIf you are on holiday in Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and needing to travel or use road transport, we encourage you to contact your tour operator or transport company as soon as possible for more information to understand how this strike may impact your travel arrangements.<\/p>\n \u201cSignificant travel disruption is expected.\u201d<\/p>\n The strike is expected to cause difficulties for British tourists on the three islands who often travel from the airport via coach.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Coach and bus operators on the three Spanish islands will take part in strike action after failed negotiations between workers and employers.<\/p>\n Tourists have faced disruption several times over the last few months with Gatwick passengers hit by air traffic control sickness in September.<\/p>\n Several airlines were forced to cancel flights as the airport was unable to cope with numbers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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