article_snippet.sent: Unfortunately there will be some knock-on delays to other parts of our short-haul network as a result of the strike action, given how much airspace in Europe will be affected.
article_snippet.sent: the threatened air traffic control strike has been called because the French air traffic union says the French air traffic union controllers are expected to retire later than the French air traffic union counterparts elsewhere in western Europe.
article_snippet.sent: The walk-out is one of a series planned this month, with more industrial action from April 16 to 18 and another walk-out between April 29 and May 2.
article_snippet.sent: Plans for the original strike on March 25 were suspended after the fatal Germanwings crash in the French Alps.
article_snippet.sent: Britain's National Air Traffic Services, which controls the airspace over the UK, said: 'We've spoken to We operational teams and much will depend on the severity of the strike and how the airlines choose to respond in terms of the airlines schedules. '
article_snippet.sent: A spokesman for the Civil Aviation Authority said passengers affected by the strike would not receive compensation as strike action is classed as an 'unforeseen circumstance' outside the control of airlines.
article_snippet.sent: But passengers affected by the strike will be entitled to food, drink and, if necessary, hotel accommodation.
highlights_snippet.sent: Strike is set to begin at 5am tomorrow and continue for two days .
  