Jet2 issues urgent warning for Brits travelling to Spain including for October half term break

Jet2 has issued an urgent warning for Brits hoping to travel to Spain - including over the October half term break and the rest of 2023.

The airline has shared an update on its website after ground handlers in Spain have announced a series of strikes taking place between September and January, which affects Alicante airport, a major travel hub in the country.

Families planning October half term breaks may be hit by the disruption, with various strike dates planned at the end of the month that could impact popular holiday dates, the Mirror reports.

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A new alert on the Jet2 website warns: "We wanted to let you know that a Ground Handling strike action is taking place on the following dates listed below.

"This is supported by the Security service at Alicante airport and this may mean potential congestion in security. The strike will take place for one hour in the morning and evening, on the following dates:

September: 22nd - 24th 26th 29th & 30th

October: 1st 3rd 6th - 15th 17th 20th- 22nd 24th 27 - 29th & 31st

November: 1st – 5th 7th 10th – 12th 14th 17th – 19th 21st 24th – 26th & 28th

December: 1st – 10th 12th 15th - 17th 19th 22nd- 31st

January 2024: 1st – 14th

"Please ensure you allow plenty of time to pass through the airport. All our flights are due to operate at the scheduled time of departure."