# Norwich Airport air traffic control strike

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norwich-airport-air-traffic-control-strike
> Updated: 2026-09-03T11:08:04.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Norwich Airport underwent a full 24-hour closure on August 28 following industrial action by air traffic control staff. The strike, organized by the Prospect union, follows a period of “action short of a strike” that commenced on August 17.

The union is seeking a 10% pay increase to match UK market rates and enhanced parental leave, including specific provisions for maternity and paternity leave. The disruption has affected commercial, tourist, and charter flights, with Saxon Air noting that the action has compromised essential offshore helicopter flights for the North Sea energy industry, medical repatriations, and flight training.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Norway labor disputes threaten Rema 1000 supplies and road projects

Over 700 workers in Norway's wholesale and distribution sectors may strike this Saturday, potentially causing empty shelves at Rema 1000 stores and affecting Thon Hotels and Felleskjøpet.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norway-traffic-controllers-face-potential-strike

### 2026-08-28: Norwich Airport strike disrupts North Sea offshore flights

Air traffic control staff at Norwich Airport conducted a 24-hour strike on August 28, demanding higher pay and better parental leave, disrupting North Sea offshore energy flights and commercial travel.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/norwich-airport-strike-disrupts-north-sea-offshore-flights

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