17 Jul 2023 | 06:47 PM UTC
Portugal: Unionized easyJet cabin crews plan nationwide strike July 21-25
Unionized easyJet cabin crew members to strike across Portugal July 21-25; flight cancellations and delays likely.
Event
Unionized easyJet (U2) cabin crew members plan to strike across Portugal July 21-25 in an effort to push for increased base salaries. As part of its planning for the labor action, the carrier has preemptively canceled at least 350 flights serving Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO), and Faro (FAO) airports; it remains unclear what impact the work stoppage may have on other airports in the country.
Unless averted, the strike could also cause significant disruption to easyJet's operations at other facilities in Portugal, including Madeira International (FNC), Ponta Delgada (PDL), and Porto Santo (PXL) airports. Increased demand for tickets on airlines serving similar routes is likely for the duration of the strike. If the action proceeds as scheduled, it will represent the third walkout by easyJet cabin crew members in 2023, with previous actions having taken place in April and late May-early June.
Advice
Confirm flight arrangements if booked to fly with easyJet via Portugal during the announced strike period. Consider alternative arrangements for critical travel. Arrive at the airport early to mitigate the impact of longer passenger processing.
