Found this in the Spanish press.
General strike on 29th
The trade unions have held several rallies in preparation for the general strike on the 29th of this month

Posted this just incase anyone had flights booked etc

La Marina

Does anyone have anymore details on this, I have my Mum arriving here on Thursday?

Commented Linda Reed in La Marina 2012-03-27 09:01:45 UTC

Eve has her family arriving as well. I do hope everyone gets here ok without too much delay

Commented Carol in La Marina 2012-03-27 09:13:55 UTC

Hi Linda
Best to check with the airline or better still check the Spanish press.
If your Spanish is a tad iffy, then try this
http://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html

Commented Golfer in La Marina 2012-03-27 11:28:42 UTC

Thanks Golfer,

I did click the link you added, but couldn't find anything about strikes.

Commented Linda Reed in La Marina 2012-03-27 11:51:39 UTC

Linda
Sorry, does not look that good
http://www.gotimeshare.org/news-items/726.aspx

Commented Golfer in La Marina 2012-03-28 14:43:05 UTC


Thank you again Golfer, my Mum has spoke to Birmingham Airport and her flight is still scheduled to fly in the morning.

Commented Linda Reed in La Marina 2012-03-28 14:56:05 UTC

Seems it is affecting Madrid and large cities here in Spain.

Commented Linda Reed in La Marina 2012-03-28 14:59:25 UTC

No prob's hope you have a good flight, I think it's quite warm in the UK, so you won't need your thermals.

Commented Golfer in La Marina 2012-03-28 15:03:53 UTC

Hi Linda

My niece has rung Easyjet and they could not tell her anything. They said just go to the airport and hope for the best. They may not get on a flight the next day. Of all the times to strike. We just have to hope for the best. I am glad my daughter is arriving tonight.

Commented Caroline in La Marina 2012-03-28 15:19:28 UTC

I am not going to the UK Golfer, my Mum is coming here for a month.

Fingers crossed Eve that all will be ok.

Commented Linda Reed in La Marina 2012-03-28 15:38:14 UTC

OK then Linda, tell her to bring the warm weather with her.
One final question, I hope she is not a Karryoaky singer, then that would really wind up a few on here.

Commented Golfer in La Marina 2012-03-29 07:53:46 UTC

Sorry Golfer Sylvia has a good voice. Born in Wales. Say no more.

Commented Caroline in La Marina 2012-03-29 08:15:54 UTC

Mum loves singing lol, she arrived 10 mins early, but took an hour to come through, due to the strikes and workers apparently working to rule.

Flight leaving Alicante are affected though.

Commented Linda Reed in La Marina 2012-03-29 12:43:31 UTC

Eve.
So are you Slyvia's roadie ???
Just brcause she is Welsh does not mean she can sing, although, must admit most of them can, especially in the valley's. Mind you they can play rugger, got the injuries to prove it as well.

Commented Golfer in La Marina 2012-03-29 12:54:31 UTC

Never been called a roadie before, and I am also Welsh, but I defo cannot sing, but Mum loves singing.

Commented Linda Reed in La Marina 2012-03-29 13:08:52 UTC

Linda it is your second mother who is your first mothers rodie, not you. You are too young. Pleased your mum arrived ok. Thought i was going to lose a few of my party guests.

Commented Caroline in La Marina 2012-03-29 13:22:05 UTC

hahahahaha thank you Eve and a very Happy Birthday to you.

Yes she is here safe and sound and all settled in xx

Commented Linda Reed in La Marina 2012-03-29 13:31:50 UTC

I am sure there was a song Sylvia's Mother by Dr. Hook, however LONG before my time

Commented Golfer in La Marina 2012-03-29 14:03:42 UTC

Golfer she can sing but, I'm not sure about the Rugby. Perhaps we can artrange a match ladies verses Gents, before she goes home. On second thoughts we will give it a miss.

Commented Caroline in La Marina 2012-03-29 14:04:27 UTC