Portugal - Baggage handlers strike

24 July 2017

Portugal: Baggage handlers to strike next week

Groundforce workers will strike in airports across Portugal next week, according to Easy Travel Report.

The action will take place from 15h00 to 18h00 on Wednesday, July 26.

The strike will affect Lisbon airport and likely Porto, Funchal, Faro and Porto Santo airports.

Groundforce provides service to 150 airlines, along with baggage handling, airport security, aircraft cleaning, as well as maintaining equipment and ground transport.

Travellers are advised to check the status of their flight in advance, as delays are likely.