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Milo Boyd

New Spain travel warning issued ahead of summer including Ryanair and easyJet

The UK Government has issued fresh travel advice for Brits heading on Spain holidays this summer.

In less than two weeks time millions of children will be released for the peak holiday season, meaning families will be heading off for their annual getaways in the sunshine - and Spain has long been a firm favourite with UK tourists.

However, as well as remembering to pack the sun cream and beach towels, there are other added complications this year.

Crews of flight attendants in Spain have launched industrial action of pay and conditions, with strikes having already begun in some bases.

While airlines have pledged to keep their schedules running as smoothly as possible, it is likely that some flights will be cancelled or delayed.

Have you been affected by the travel chaos? Email us at webtravel@reachplc.com.

According to aviation news network FL360aero, nine easyJet flights were cancelled and more than 590 delayed on the first weekend of their strikes alone.

In recognition of the potential turmoil that awaits Brits in Spain, the Foreign Office travel advice has been updated.

It now states: "Planned strike action in July may cause some disruption to EasyJet and Ryanair flights to and from Spain.

"If you think your travel plans may be affected, you should consult your airline for the latest travel updates."

Ryanair crews in Spain have strikes planned for July (AFP via Getty Images)

Spanish workers easyjet have already left their positions between July 1 and July 3 after negotiations with the company failed.

Members of the Spain USO Union are taking action over pay and working conditions with over 450 cabin crew members called to strike.

More industrial action is planned for 15, 16, 17, 29, 30 and 31 July.

While members of easyJet staff in the UK have not announced a strike, industrial action by their Spanish counterparts will have an impact on Brits travelling to certain key holiday destinations.

Strike action is likely to affect easyJet bases in Spain which are Barcelona, Malaga and Palma.

Ryanair strikes, which are limited to Spain, kicked off on Thursday and caused the airline to cancel 10 flights in the country on Saturday.

The airline's cabin crew will strike on 12-15, 18-21 and 25-28 July at 10 airports across Spain, according to the USO and SICTPLA unions.

They are in a dispute with the low-budget airline over pay and working conditions. The unions have called on the airline to resume negotiations.

“The unions and crew of Ryanair demand a change of attitude from the airline,” they said in a statement.

Ryanair flights will affect flights at ten bases across Spain - Madrid, Malaga, Barcelona, Alicante, Sevilla, Palma, Valencia, Girona, Santiago de Compostela and Ibiza.

No UK based strikes have yet been called by Ryanair staff.

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