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Strike at 19 Spanish airports threatens Easter travel
Ground staff strikes will affect key airports such as Madrid and Barcelona. The disruptions coincide with the start of the holidays. Workers are demanding wage improvements. Check the strike times and dates.
The stoppages will begin on 28 March and will be repeated on several days until 6 April, with particularly sensitive time slots: from 5:00 to 7:00, from 11:00 to 17:00 and from 22:00 to 00:00. These disruptions coincide with one of the busiest periods of the year, increasing the risk of delays and cancellations.
The protest responds to workers' pay demands, as they call for improvements in the face of the rising cost of living. The services most affected will be boarding, baggage handling and ground assistance, key elements for the normal operation of flights.
Airlines have already warned of possible disruptions to their operations and recommend that passengers check the status of their flights before going to the airport. They are also advised to arrive earlier than usual to avoid unforeseen problems.
The impact of this strike goes beyond airports, as it affects thousands of travellers during one of the periods of greatest mobility of the year. Infrastructure such as El Prat and Barajas act as key hubs connecting Spain with Europe and the rest of the world, so any disruption creates a knock-on effect throughout the system. In this context, coordination between workers, airlines and authorities will be decisive in minimising incidents and ensuring that journeys proceed as normally as possible.