Update to the AENA strikes....Flights to and from Tenerife have been guarenteed to run normally!!!

The threat of strikes disrupting Easter holiday flights to and from Spain appears to be over after airport authority AENA and Spanish unions agreed a preliminary deal. AENA has made certain guarantees and promised to meet one of the union demands by making a group of temporary workers permanent.

This week the unions will explain to the AENA workers the details of the pre-agreement that was signed by AENA management and the government. This Thursday (the 24th) the workers will vote on whether to accept or reject the offer. Should the workers agree to accept, the 22 days of planned strikes will be officially called off.

If the proposed strike does go ahead, travellers could face severe disruption as the Spanish airport workers threatened to strike over privatisation of the sector, calling out all 12,500 members for 22 days starting from April 20. Dates for the forthcoming strike were published in advance to try and avoid as much disruption as possible to travellers.

Some people stated they would have been unable to work around the strike dates due to having to arrange their holidays abroad sometimes a year in advance. For your information the following shows the proposed Tenerife airport strike dates: April 20, 21, 24, 25 and 30, May 2, 14, 15, 19 and 20, June 13, 23 and 30, July 1, 2, 3, 4, 15 and 31, August 1, 15 and 31,

Although AENA says baggage handlers and air traffic controllers will not be affected, Ryanair has demanded EU action to prevent a repeat of last year's chaos.

A spokeswoman for the low-cost airline BmiBaby – which flies to Spain from East Midlands, Birmingham, Cardiff and Manchester airports – said: "We urge the parties involved to resolve this dispute as a matter of urgency so that any disruption to our customers can be avoided." …a spokesman for Abta pointed out that the Spanish industrial action was "only a proposed strike", adding: "Chances are it won't go ahead."

If the Spanish strike goes ahead, this could unfortunately coincide with a proposed strike by British Airways as cabin crew will this week start voting in their fourth strike poll in 16 months as BA's worst ever industrial dispute rumbles on.

The Unite union is polling more than 10,000 crew over a general breakdown in industrial relations, including sanctions against staff who took part in 22 days of strikes last year. The ballot opens on Tuesday and follows a poll scapped this month when BA successfully raised a series of legal objections.

Unite is braced for more legal wrangles when the poll closes in a month's time, amid expectations of another strike mandate. In the previous poll more than 5,700 staff voted for walkouts, a majority of 78.5% of those who voted. A yes vote would raise the threat of walkouts over the royal wedding weekend (29 April) but Unite's general secretary, Len McCluskey, is thought to be against action at that particular time.

This all sounds very frustrating…especially if you have already booked your holiday and are as of yet unsure that you will actually get to your destination. The long and the short of it is, travellers cannot always choose when they fly, or when they can book holidays, whilst most families have to work around the school holidays.

It is unclear right now if these strikes will go ahead, or if any disruptions to travellers will take place, so don’t put off booking your holidays to Tenerife… Travellers who have purchased travel insurance are being advised to check the terms and conditions of their policy in order to understand properly what they are and aren’t covered for. And obviously, for your own peace of mind it is ALWAYS good to have travel insurance…sometimes cutting this corner isn’t always beneficial in the long run and it would at least give you some peace of mind!

Update: After a 17 Hour meeting with AENA and unions leaders, the president of the Spanish Government, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, today (Wednesday 23^rd march) reached an agreement between AENA and the unions in which they now guarantee total normal running of the Spanish airports and circulation of the passengers during the 22 days that the strike was anticipated, including Easter.

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El tiempo en Tenerife....Sol y Nieve!!

Si usted vive o toma sus vacaciones en Tenerife podrá disfrutar de un maravilloso clima durante todo el año ... las condiciones climáticas difieren depende de su elección de la ubicación.

La parte con mejor clima de Tenerife se encuentra en el Sur, así que para aquellos que buscan el sol y vacaciones en la playa deberán de ir al sur. Puede haber hasta una diferencia de 5 a 10 ° C grados entre el verde fresco del Norte y el más cálido del Sur.

Muchas personas eligen vivir en el Norte debido a que las temperaturas en el sur, durante los períodos de verano, pueden ser sofocantes. Agosto es general el mes más caluroso, con temperaturas que alcanzan los mediados de los 30 grados.

El clima de Canarias produce condiciones climáticas inusuales: en ciertas partes del año, usted puede estar sentado chisporrotea en las playas calientes y, al mismo tiempo, disfrutar de las maravillosas vistas de nuestro nevado del Teide.

Es mediados de marzo, y estamos experimentando una temperatura promedio de 17 ° C. Los días son variables en este momento, una mezcla de lluvia, el sol caliente, tenemos previsiones de nieve en el Teide, y la nieve cayó sobre El Rosario, cerca de La Laguna - una altura de 900 - 1000m. No ha caído la nieve tan bajo en más de 25 años ... Los caminos se vuelven a cerrar como medida de precaución debido al riesgo de hielo negro. Podemos esperar más lluvia durante esta semana, pero la oficina meteorológica prometen más tiempo de sol a partir del fin de semana ...

Durante el mes de marzo temperaturas durante el día, por lo general, pueden alcanzar a niveles de alrededor de 18 ° C que es aproximadamente 65 ° F. Por la noche la temperatura mínima promedio desciende a alrededor de 11 ° C, que es 51 ° F.
En los últimos tiempos, la temperatura más alta registrada en marzo ha sido de 30 ° C que es 86 ° F, con la temperatura más baja registrada -1 º C, aproximadamente 31 ° F.

Hoy en día, la mayor parte de las Islas Canarias están en alertas meteorológicas locales ... en Gran Canaria se sorprendieron al ver la llegada de la nieve. La Palma, El Hierro y La Gomera ha recibido tormentas eléctricas, con fuertes aguaceros como un cinturón masiva de granizo y la lluvia llegó trayendo inundaciones en varias partes. Estas condiciones de tiempo inestable se espera que continúe durante los próximos días.

El año pasado, las Canarias estaban en numerosas alertas durante todo el año ... si no fue por las tormentas agresiva, fue por las altas temperaturas experimentadas durante el verano. Para aquellos de ustedes que ya viven en Canarias, las alertas se han convertido en parte de nuestra rutina, se trata de una medida de precaución para asegurar que todos estén al tanto, para estar seguros y tomar las medidas necesarias ... ciertamente no es una razón por no viajar a nuestras islas hermosas .

El viento y la lluvia frecuente puede causar estragos aquí en la isla con el drenaje poco o nada de las calles se inundan con bastante regularidad. Los últimos años fuertes vientos azotaron Gazebos, derribó árboles y rocas cayeron ... hubo un daño significativo a las casas y automóviles, especialmente en Santa Cruz.

Es importante contar con un seguro durante el mal tiempo. Si desea una cotización sin compromiso, póngase en contacto con Sunway Tenerife que son agentes de Liberty Seguros, estaremos más que encantados de aconsejarle sobre las mejores opciones disponibles.

Snow, Rain and Ice in Tenerife???

If you live or holiday in Tenerife you will enjoy a wonderful climate all year round…the weather conditions differ dependant upon your choice of location.

The warmest part of Tenerife can be found in the South, so for those of you looking for hot sunshine and beach holidays…head to the southern resorts…there can be as much as a 5 to10°C degrees difference between the cooler greener North and the warmer South.

Most people elect to live in the North as the temperatures in the South during the summer periods can be stifling. August is usually the hottest month, with temperatures reaching the mid 30’s.

The Canarian Climate produces unusual weather conditions: during certain parts of the year, you can be sat sizzling on hot beaches and at the same time, take in the wonderful view of our snow capped Mount Teide.

It’s Mid-March now and we are experiencing an average daily temperature of 17°C. Days are unsettled right now, a mix of rain, hot sunshine, we have snow forecast on Mt Teide and to our surprise snow fell on the village of El Rosario near La Laguna 900 – 1000m. It hasn’t fallen that low in over 25 years…Roads will be closed again as a precaution due to the risk of black ice. We can expect more drenchings during this week but the weather office promise more settled weather for the weekend…

Throughout the month of March daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 18°C that's about 65°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 11°C, that's 51°F.

In recent times the highest recorded temperature in March has been 30°C that's 86°F, with the lowest recorded temperature -1°C, about 31°F.

Today, most of the Canary Isles are on weather alerts…locals in Gran Canaria were amazed to see the arrival of snow. La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera have experienced thunderstorms this week ,with heavy downpours as a massive belt of hail and rain arrived bringing flooding to several parts. These unsettled weather conditions are expected to continue over the next few days.

Last year, the Canaries were on numerous alerts throughout the year…if it wasn’t for the aggressive storms we had ripping through the islands, it was for the high temperatures experienced during the summer. For those of you who already live in the Canaries, alerts have become part of our routine, this is a precautionary measure to ensure everyone is aware, to stay safe and take necessary actions…it certainly isn’t a reason not travel to our beautiful islands.

The infrequent wind and rain can cause havoc here on the island with little or no drainage the streets become flooded quite regularly. Last years high winds ripped through Gazebos, uprooted trees and rocks tumbled…there was significant damage to houses and cars, especially in Santa Cruz.

It is important to be covered by insurance during this adverse weather. If you would like a no obligation quotation, contact Sunway Tenerife who are Agents for Liberty Insurance…we will be only too pleased to advise you on the best options available.