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By Travelmail

PUBLISHED: 06:47 EST, 26 June 2012 | UPDATED: 06:47 EST, 26 June 2012

Coach drivers in the Balearic Islands, who shuttle holidaymakers between the airports and their hotels, are planning a series of strikes starting on one of the busiest days of the summer season.

British tourists heading to Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera could well have their travel lpans disrupted by the walkout, which is set to begin on July 20.

The 4,000 coach drivers, who transport tourists, have picked the date to coincide with a strike by the Balearics' hotel and catering sector, for maximum impact.

Holiday disruption: Families heading to the Balearics this summer could face problems due to ongoing strikes

The drivers - who's wages were frozen in 2010 - are demanding a pay rise and overtime backdated to January 1 last year.

The walkout on July 20 will take place on one of the busiest changeover days for tourists.

Of the estimated 1.8 million Britons who are expected to holiday in the Balearics this summer, many could face long delays on arrival at airports due to a lack of transfers to their hotels.

Strikes by Spanish unions often last from one to two days and can occur three or fur times during one month.

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Strikes to hit Balearic Islands during peak summer season