The pilots at EasyJet in Spain are initiating a coordinated strike that begins this Friday. The action involves a three-phase pattern of work stoppages, and reports from the Sepla union indicate that by early Saturday there have already been twelve flight cancellations across affected routes.
Among the airports touched, Palma de Mallorca recorded the largest number of disruptions with ten cancellations, while Barcelona saw six cancellations. The flights canceled are primarily international, involving departures or arrivals to destinations such as Berlin, Naples, Newcastle, and London. Malaga airport, in contrast, did not report any cancellations at the time of the update.
Regarding delays, the union did not report any delays at the airlines three Spanish bases. Sepla also stressed that the campaign’s monitoring of the strike is now at full strength, with the expectation that minimum service obligations will be observed. A clear emphasis was placed on preserving essential operations while the industrial action unfolds.
Spain’s Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda has established minimum service thresholds for the strike. Specifically, at Palma de Mallorca, a minimum level of 57% of the flights is required to operate; for Málaga, the level is set at 60%; and for Barcelona and Menorca, it stands at 61%. These minimum service rules are designed to ensure that air travel continues for travelers with urgent needs while balancing the rights of workers to take collective action.
The strike will affect the bases where EasyJet operates within Spain, namely Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, and Malaga. The action is scheduled for multiple blocks in the month, reflecting an ongoing attempt by the pilots to press for improvements in working conditions. The core concerns cited involve conditions post-pandemic and a desire to negotiate the current collective agreement more robustly. The union has underscored that talks should address those long-standing issues and that the company has not yet satisfied calls for a more comprehensive agreement.
passengers planning travel with EasyJet in Spain should monitor updates from the airline and the union, consider alternative travel dates or carriers where possible, and stay informed about changes to schedules as the strike progresses. The situation illustrates how labor actions can temporarily affect departure patterns and route availability, even as authorities coordinate with carriers to minimize disruption for travelers who depend on timely air travel.