Spain: Security personnel strikes at Madrid Airport Aug. 24 to Sept. 3

Event

Security personnel at Madrid-Barajas International Airport (MAD) are set to strike daily from Friday, August 24, through Monday, September 3, between 05:00 and 14:00 (local time). Delays and long queues are likely at security checkpoints during and following these periods. Flight delays and cancelations cannot be ruled out. Associated strikes are also possible at Santander-Seve Ballesteros (SDR) and Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) airports.

Advice

Travelers are advised to allow extra time for security checks, confirm the status of their flights prior to departure for the airport, and contact their airlines for further details.