Holidaymakers warned as strikes set to create chaos at Portugal’s airports

WorldTravel
8 Aug 2025 • 8:28 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • 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.

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