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EasyJet cabin crew strike in Portugal threatens 500 flights this Christmas
Union‑led walkout over working conditions could disrupt hundreds of EasyJet flights ahead of the holiday season.
By Felo News Desk · Published
EasyJet cabin crew based in Portugal walked out on Friday, Oct 2, over deteriorating working conditions, a move that could ground roughly 500 scheduled flights at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports, according to the SNPVAC union.
The SNPVAC union said its members will strike again from Dec 19‑23, coinciding with the busy Christmas travel period. Union spokesperson warned that erratic roster changes and pressure to work overtime have harmed crew wellbeing.
EasyJet responded that it is "extremely disappointed" by the strike plans, noting ongoing talks mediated by Portugal’s labour authority DGERT and describing the union’s demands as "unworkable" while pledging to minimise passenger disruption.
Key facts
- EasyJet cabin crew in Portugal began a strike on Oct 2, 2026. (independent.co.uk)
- The union estimates about 500 flights could be grounded at Lisbon, Porto and Faro. (independent.co.uk)
- A second strike is scheduled for Dec 19‑23, 2026, during the Christmas travel season. (independent.co.uk)
- EasyJet said it is "extremely disappointed" and called the union's demands "unworkable". (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “EasyJet strikes in Portugal to ground hundreds of flights this Christmas”
