Turkey - Air traffic workers announce strike - February 28, 2026

The United Transport Workers’ Union (BTS) announced a strike on 18 February 2026 representing air traffic management workers. Following months of unresolved concerns and a continued lack of meaningful dialogue, BTS has announced industrial action for 18 February 2026. At the centre of the dispute is the compensation system within the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMİ), a public institution operating under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. BTS has been raising concerns about the existing remuneration framework, particularly the distribution of so-called Aviation Compensation linked to EUROCONTROL route charges.

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