India: Workers at Bhopal Airport (BHO) to strike beginning February 20

Event

The Airport Authority Employees Union launched an indefinite strike on Wednesday, February 20, at Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) in Bhopal (Madya Pradesh state). As of Wednesday, it is unclear how many workers or what roles will participate in the strike, though flight disruptions, including delays and cancelations are possible in the coming days and weeks.

Context

Airport workers are striking to protest a decision to privatize six airports in India, including BHO.

Advice

Individuals flying through BHO are advised to monitor the situation, maintain flexible itineraries, and confirm their flight status with the airline.