The update, which was published today (7 August), states that: “Industrial action by baggage handlers at Portuguese airports from Friday to Monday during the months of July and August may cause delays. If you are travelling over this period, check for announcements and follow the advice of your airline or tour operator,” adding that this advice also covers Madeira, Porto Santo and the Azores.

The first strike by ground handling workers, between July 25th and 28th, led to the cancellation of several dozen flights at Lisbon Airport, delays, and instances where planes departed with only passengers, without baggage or cargo, according to the union.

Menzies workers begin their second four-day strike on Friday (8 August), of a total of five planned for the summer, the peak tourism season.

Strikes are scheduled until the last weekend of August, on all days between August 15th and 18th, August 22nd and 25th, and August 29th and September 1st.

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