Thousands of travellers to be hit by Portugal airport strikes this weekend
Holidaymakers warned as strikes set to create chaos at Portugal’s airports
- Ground handler strikes are set to cause significant travel disruption at six Portuguese airports and 12 Spanish airports.
- In Portugal, SPdH and Menzies staff are striking over low wages, unpaid night shifts, and inadequate parking, affecting Lisbon, Faro, Porto, Madeira, Porto Santo, and the Azores.
- Portuguese strikes are scheduled for every weekend from Friday to Monday throughout August, concluding on 1 September.
- In Spain, Azul Handling workers, part of the Ryanair group, are striking at 12 airports, including Madrid and Barcelona, with action planned until the end of 2025.
- The UK Foreign Office has warned travellers of potential delays and cancellations, advising them to check with their airlines or tour operators.