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The pilots' and flight attendants' strike begins; flights are already delayed and lines at airports are multiplying.

On Friday, the Superior Labor Court (TST) ruled that 90% of flight attendants must remain on duty in the event of a strike by the category.

The strike by pilots and flight attendants begins; flights are already delayed and lines at airports are multiplying (Photo: REUTERS/Nacho Doce)

247 - Congonhas Airport, in the southern part of São Paulo, and São Paulo International Airport, in Guarulhos, are experiencing delays in takeoffs this Monday morning (19) due to the pilots' strike.the information These are from the G1 portal.

The strike is affecting other states, such as Rio de Janeiro, which has also had its operations impacted.

Between 6am and 7am, the Infraero flight information board at Congonhas Airport indicated 10 delayed departures.

At 6:30 AM, GRU Airport, the concessionaire that manages São Paulo International Airport, reported that 10 flights were delayed and none had been canceled so far. The concessionaire advises passengers to contact their airlines to find out the status of their flights.

The category demands better working conditions, in addition to salary adjustments.

On Friday, the Superior Labor Court (TST) ruled that 90% of flight crew members must remain on duty in the event of a strike by the category.

The decision is a response to legal action brought by the National Union of Airline Companies (Snea) against the National Union of Airline Pilots (SNA).

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