Iberia pilots hold a one - day strike every Monday and lasts until July . They see a threat to their jobs or working conditions from rival airline Iberia Express . Monday 's strike led to 124 canceled flights , 38 % of Iberia 's scheduled flights . The union has offered for pilots to take deep salary cuts if flying for Iberia Express , but negotiations broke off last month . Airbus has filed a court case against the pilots ; a ruling may still be weeks away .
Iberia pilots hold a one - day strike every Monday and lasts until July . They see a threat to their jobs or working conditions from rival airline Iberia Express . Monday 's strike led to 124 canceled flights , 38 % of Iberia 's scheduled flights . Airbus has filed a court case against the pilots ; a ruling may still be weeks away .