Spanish carrier Iberia cancels 200 flights due to strike (Roundup)

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Oct 26, 2009, 15:12 GMT

Madrid - Spain's biggest airline Iberia on Monday cancelled 200 of its planned 1,000 flights because of a pay strike by cabin crew. The stoppage particularly affected Madrid airport, Iberia sources said. Flights were cancelled to or from Lisbon, Paris, London, Brussels, Frankfurt, Sao Paulo, New York and Buenos Aires as well as national destinations. Some of the affected passengers were put on alternative flights. Another 200 flights were expected to be cancelled on Tuesday. Two other work stoppages are planned for November 10 and 11. Iberia has announced a cost-cutting programme including salary freezes.

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