Friday, May 15, 2009

Greek air traffic controllers strike has affected tourists from Russia.

In Greece, due to air strikes disrupted air traffic, reports RIA Novosti correspondent in Athens.
In connection with the strike at the airport of Athens canceled 168 flights. Airlines Olympic Airlines canceled the 55 domestic and 3 foreign postponed the voyage. In addition, canceled or delayed 60 flights Aegean Airlines.
The situation would have an impact on Russian tourists. Thus, the flight of "Aeroflot" SU 295 from Moscow to Athens was delayed nearly two hours - he came in the Greek capital at 15:35 Moscow time.
In addition, according to the e-board flights at Sheremetyevo "arrested flight" Aeroflot "SU 296, which would leave Athens at night. Passenger Flight Olympic Airlines OA 351 more fortunate - they flew to Moscow shortly before the strike.
The strike at all Greek airports will last four hours - from 10:00 to 14:00 local time (11:00-15:00 Moscow time). Strike not only the airport but also the ministries, government offices, and hospitals - it has only on-call personnel.
Strikers need to raise salaries and pensions, as well as the abolition of temporary contracts, moving the employment relationship on an ongoing basis.

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