Overview
- The CGTP has formally called a nationwide general strike for June 3, and unions representing cabin crew, ground staff, metro and rail workers have committed to participate while air traffic controllers are reported to be joining.
- Industry estimates put as many as 500 flights at risk on the strike day, a figure that News outlets and unions have reported while final cancellation numbers will depend on minimum‑service agreements still being negotiated with labour authorities.
- TAP and the SATA group have published no‑charge rebooking options for passengers with travel on June 3 and easyJet says it is assessing impacts and will contact affected customers, though individual carriers differ on compensation for strike disruption.
- The pilots’ union SPAC has so far chosen not to join the action, while SNPVAC and Sitava have; some reports say cabin crew absences could reach about 79% for TAP and its regional operators, which would sharply reduce flight operations.
- The Portuguese hotel and restaurant body AHRESP warned the strike would worsen sector losses and asked for a temporary suspension of the EU Entry/Exit System to cut airport queues, and travellers are advised to check bookings and allow extra time as wider European strikes could cause knock‑on disruption.