Air traffic controllers in Spain have planned for 10 days of strikes, five in July and five in August which could spoil holiday plans for many travellers to Spain if they go ahead. The dates announced are the 1st ,7th, 15th and 31st of July and August, though Saturday 23rd of August would be the most damaging occurring on the UK Bank Holiday weekend. The strikes would affect not only mainland Spain but also the popular resorts in Majorca and Ibiza.

For those tourists who enjoyed lighting up whilst having drinks and meals whilst on holiday in Spain, there is bad news, though for non-smokers it will be pretty welcome. From January 2nd the smoking ban means no smoking in hotel rooms or bars or restaurants. BUT the law also says that hotels were given permission to allocate up to 30% of their rooms for smokers is they wished.

French workers strikes on Wednesday caused severe disruption to flights at Orly airport as well as affecting services to tourists across France. A further general workers strike in Spain on the 29^th September could well affect a range of services including flights.