These are the consequences if there is a strike in Avinor
There has been a notice of industrial action in Avinor AS in connection with main negotiations for NTL members.

If a strike occurs, the withdrawal will take effect from Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM and will affect 140 employees at the following airports:
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Bergen Airport - 53 employees
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Brønnøysund Airport - 11 employees
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Førde Airport - 6 employees
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Kirkenes Airport - 15 employees
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Kristiansand Airport - 10 employees
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Oslo Airport - 27 employees
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Ålesund Airport - 18 employees
Significant consequences:
“This strike will have significant consequences for the operation of traffic at the affected airports. Passenger traffic will come to a halt at several airports, and at some airports, there will be no traffic at all. The strike may also have ripple effects on traffic operations at airports not directly affected by the strike, as well as significant consequences for other sectors, such as the healthcare sector, says the Chief Executive Officer for Major Airports Division and Airport Director at Oslo Airport, Thorgeir Landevaag.
He advises all travelers to closely follow information from their own airline regarding possible cancellations, delays, and changes in recommended check-in times.
“Travelers can also use Avinor's website, which will be regularly updated”, he says.
Here are the consequences for each affected airport:
Oslo Airport:
The current withdrawal will have little impact on Oslo Airport. Planned maintenance and minor work would have to be postponed, but it will not affect travelers if the strike becomes a reality.
“There may be consequences for Oslo Airport due to the strike elsewhere. However, operations at Oslo Airport are running almost normally, says Airport Director Thorgeir Landevaag”.
Bergen Airport:
If there is a strike, the initial consequences will be that only ambulance flights, search and rescue, pilot transfer, and helicopter traffic to/from offshore can be handled. This means that all regular passenger traffic will come to a halt from Wednesday, June 12, at 12:00 PM.
If the strike continues, there will be a complete stoppage of all regular air traffic at Bergen Airport, including ambulance flights, on Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16.
“For travelers at Bergen Airport, the strike will have significant direct consequences as all passenger traffic comes to a halt. Travelers who have planned to fly to or from Bergen Airport should consider finding alternative ways to travel, says Airport Director Helge Eidsnes”.
Brønnøysund Airport:
For Brønnøysund, which also has offshore helicopter traffic, the withdrawal will result in the airport being unable to handle any traffic, including commercial traffic, ambulance flights, or offshore traffic.
“If the strike becomes a reality, all traffic will be closed. Personnel critical to keeping the airport open have been withdrawn. This means that travelers who have planned to fly to or from Brønnøysund Airport should consider finding alternative ways to travel, says Airport Manager Glenn-Robert Johnsen”.
Førde Airport:
The withdrawal will result in the airport being unable to handle any air traffic, including scheduled flights or ambulance flights. There is no offshore traffic from this airport. Private aircraft and helicopters will not be affected.
“If the strike becomes a reality, we will have to close for all passenger traffic. Personnel critical to this type of operation have been withdrawn. This means that travelers who have planned to fly to or from Førde Airport should consider finding alternative ways to travel, says Airport Manager Kjell Otto Gjesdal”.
Kirkenes Airport:
Kirkenes Airport is a base for ambulance flights and plays an important role in providing access to ambulance aircraft for patient transport.
The initial consequences for Kirkenes Airport will be that the airport will only handle Widerøe flights and ambulance flights on certain days, while it will be closed for all traffic in the afternoon and evening.
“We are able to handle Widerøe's traffic and ambulance traffic during the daytime. But then we have to close for all traffic in the afternoon. This means that travelers who have planned to fly to or from Kirkenes Airport in the afternoon should consider finding alternative ways to travel”, says Airport Manager Lars Paulsen”.
Ålesund Airport:
Ålesund Airport serves as a base for air ambulance flights and plays a crucial role in providing access to air ambulances for patient transport. As a result, initially, Ålesund Airport will only handle air ambulance flights during daytime and will be closed for all traffic in the afternoon and evening.
"We are able to accommodate ambulance traffic until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, but then we have to close for all traffic in the afternoon. This means that travelers who have planned to fly to or from Ålesund Airport from the potential start of the strike should consider finding alternative ways to travel," says Airport Manager Bent Helge Sjursen.
Kristiansand Airport:
Kristiansand Airport can operate almost normally during daytime, but in the afternoon and evening, the airport can only handle air ambulance flights and smaller Widerøe aircraft.
"If there is a strike, it will have the most significant impact on travelers in the afternoon and evening. This means that travelers who have planned to fly to or from Kristiansand Airport in the afternoons with a different airline than Widerøe should consider finding alternative ways to travel," says airport manager Arne Johan Johnsen.
Is your flight on schedule or canceled? Check the status of your flight here: Avinor and refer to information from your airline.
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