Air traffic controllers put the Copa del Rey final in jeopardy | OneFootball

The Copa del Rey final in Seville, scheduled for April 18 at La Cartuja, is at risk. Air traffic controllers at Seville Airport have warned of an imminent strike due to a labor dispute with the company Saerco.

According to the USCA union, staff shortages and the new working conditions make it impossible to maintain current operations. Union spokesperson Pablo Gómez Junquera says the workforce has been drastically reduced, falling from 16 to just 10 workers since 2021.

This situation is creating an excessive workload that makes it impossible to guarantee optimal service on dates with the highest passenger traffic. The union says the company refuses to negotiate the reinforcements needed for the aerodrome’s safety.

In addition to the staff shortage, Saerco intends to implement a shift structure with fewer personnel on duty each day. This measure comes as air traffic is expected to rise by 10% during the summer season. Workers insist that their demands are not financial, but organizational and related to operational safety in the face of the increase in flights.

The Copa final and the Feria, affected

The impact of this stoppage would be critical for the logistics of the Copa final and the start of the April Fair. Thousands of fans planning to travel to the Andalusian capital could face delays or массовые cancellations.

The Seville tower handles not only commercial flights, but also emergency services such as the 061 helicopters.

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