Jet2 issues urgent warning to holidaymakers flying to Greece this week

Jet2 has alerted travellers jetting off to Greece tomorrow (Thursday August 28) about planned industrial action which "may impact Greek Air Traffic Control".

The air carrier confirmed it was keeping a close watch on the situation and currently intends to operate all flights as scheduled. Holidaymakers are advised to check the airline's website regularly for the latest information.

The industrial action is scheduled to run from 9.30am until 1.30pm local time. The walkout forms part of a broader 24-hour strike organised by public sector union ADEDY.

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It comes in response to a proposed draft law, with fears it could negatively affect trade union, social and political activities, Travel and World Tour World reports.

In a statement on its website, Jet2 said: "We are currently monitoring a planned General Strike in Greece that is due to take place between 09:30 - 13:30 (Greek local time) on Thursday 28 August 2025 and may impact Greek Air Traffic Control.

"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." In light of potential disruptions, Aegean Airlines has offered its customers the chance to alter their tickets, reports the Manchester Evening News.

The Greek airline stated on its website: "Due to the possibility of the 4-hour work suspension (09:30–13:30) of air traffic controllers, all passengers holding tickets for Thursday, August 28, 2025, are offered proactively the flexibility to change their tickets for a new travel date until September 30th 2025, without any reissue fee and fare difference or cancel their booking and receive a credit voucher for future use, should they wish to."

The Hellenic Air Traffic Controllers’ Association called on controllers to walk out in support of a 24-hour strike by Greece’s main public sector union ADEDY over disciplinary rules set to be introduced for civil employees which are set for a parliamentary vote this week However, Greek carriers Aegean and Olympic Air said flights would go ahead as normal.

According to Greek Travel Pages, only essential flights will be allowed to operate during the work stoppage including:

• International flights crossing the Athens FIR
• Flights carrying heads of state or prime ministers
• Hellenic Air Force missions and scheduled exercises
• Aircraft in emergency situations
• Hospital flights
• Humanitarian aid flights
• Search and rescue operations