Portugal: Airport border staff in Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Funchal, Porto Santo, and Ponta Delgada to strike for two hours daily Aug. 14-31

Border staff to strike at airports in Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Funchal, Porto Santo, Ponta Delgada, Portugal, Aug. 14-31; disruptions likely.

Warning

entry/exit

security

transportation

PRT

Event

Border staff in Portugal are planning to strike at multiple airports Aug. 14-31 as part of a labor dispute. Workers will strike for two hours daily at unspecified times during this period.

Unless averted, the strike could cause disruption to flights and authorities have warned passengers of long waiting times at Lisbon (LIS), Porto (OPO), Faro (FAO), Funchal (FNC), Porto Santo (PXO), and Ponta Delgada (PDL) airports. The potential for disruptions could be exacerbated by higher-than-usual passenger numbers during the holiday season.

Advice

Confirm the status of flights scheduled to and from the affected airports Aug. 14-31. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed. Allow additional time to clear check-in, customs, and other passenger processing procedures.