Holidaymakers who may be planning a trip to Portugal this month have been warned of widespread disruption due to upcoming strikes by airline staff in the country.
Staff from the Civil Aviation Workers’ Union (SINTAC) and the Commercial Aviation Staff Union (SQAC) in Portugal are set to walk out for a three-day period across August 19, 20 and 21. The unions have said that staff will strike in airports across the country if their demands for higher wages are not met, the Liverpool Echo reports .
The industrial action could see employees including cabin crew, security staff, ground handlers and fire services walk out later this month. SINTAC threatened that the strike will impact all workers in all 10 airports run by ANA airports authority, which includes Portugal’s largest airport located in its capital, Lisbon Airport.
