Norwegian Air says Copenhagen air traffic control disruptions easing

Copenhagen Airports A/S

06/07/2023 07:38

OSLO, July 6 (Reuters) - Norwegian Air  NAS.OL  said on
Thursday disruptions caused by a shortage of air traffic
controllers at the Copenhagen airport, a big hub for the
airline, were easing.
    "The air traffic control issues at Copenhagen airport that
impacted our operations in June have improved," it said in a
statement.
    Norwegian Air voiced concerns in May over the staff
shortages during its busy summer months, and rival SAS  SAS.ST 
said last month it was seeking compensation for the costs caused
by the situation.
    Naviair, the company controlling air traffic in Danish
airspace, shed 46 air traffic controllers in voluntary layoffs
during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving remaining staff to take
additional paid shifts as travel recovered. 
    But Naviair controllers in late April began turning down the
extra work in a conflict over work hours, leading to delays and
cancellations.

 (Reporting by Victoria Klesty, editing by Anna Ringstrom)
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