Travel chaos for Brits as dates of four strikes confirmed in Majorca across summer

The walkouts come hard on the heels of a demonstration on Sunday 26 July organised by the group Menys Turisme, Més Vida (Less Tourism, More Life). Passengers of British travel group Thomas Cook queue at Son Sant Joan airport in Palma de Mallorca (Image: AFP/Getty Images)British holidaymakers travelling to Majorca this week face disruption after baggage handlers at Palma airport staged the first in series of strikes, just two days after a large anti-tourism protest on the island. Having walked out on July 28, Swissport workers are striking again today (August 1), 4 and 8. Staff will strike from 7am to midday and from 7pm to 10pm on each of those days.The industrial action followed the failure of talks between the company and union representatives on July 24. Employees are seeking a pay rise that matches inflation. The walkouts come hard on the heels of a demonstration on Sunday 26 July organised by the group Menys Turisme, Més Vida (Less Tourism, More Life). Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe 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 o...