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Ground-Handling Strikes Threaten Delays at 27 Spanish Airports From August 15

The Transport Ministry has mandated minimum service levels on handling services to manage disruptions during the peak holiday period.

Archivo - Paneles de facturación de la Terminal T4 del Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas.
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Overview

  • UGT-organised strikes at Azul Handling will run in three daily slots from August 15 through December 31, while Menzies staff will strike on weekends 16-17, 23-24 and 30-31 of August.
  • The Ministry of Transport has set service minimums at 76% for international and non-peninsular flights, 60% for domestic peninsular routes with over-five-hour alternatives and 36% for shorter domestic journeys.
  • Azul Handling workers are protesting for stable contracts and against imposed extra hours and sanctions, while Menzies staff demand unpaid wages and enforcement of subrogation agreements.
  • Despite the minimum service rules, carriers and airports are activating contingency plans for likely delays and cancellations at up to 27 airports, including Barcelona-El Prat and Málaga-Costa del Sol.
  • Under EU regulations, affected passengers are entitled to care, reimbursement or re-routing and compensation of €250-€600 unless airlines successfully claim extraordinary circumstances.