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Normal Precautions Risk: Moderate

Travel Alert — Easter Airport Strikes

SUMMARY: Indefinite airport strikes starting March 30 affecting 12 major Spanish airports during Easter peak travel. Groundforce staff walking out on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Additional 24-hour strikes April 2-6. Expect delays, long queues, schedule changes at Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Valencia, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Ibiza, Bilbao.

Last updated: 30 March 2026

Strike Details

Groundforce Staff (Indefinite from March 30):

Strike days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

Time slots: 5am-7am, 11am-5pm, 10pm-12am

Additional Strikes (April 2-6):

24-hour strikes by other handling staff

May continue recurring through December 31

AFFECTED AIRPORTS

Madrid-Barajas

Barcelona-El Prat

Málaga-Costa del Sol

Palma de Mallorca

Alicante-Elche

Gran Canaria

Tenerife Sur & Norte

Lanzarote

Fuerteventura

Valencia

Ibiza

Bilbao

💡 Your Rights:

Full refund if airline cancels flight

Free rebooking on alternative flight

Food & accommodation if stranded

minimum service guaranteed by law

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