On Tuesday, the second day of a scheduled series of stopovers in Spain, Ryanair faced disruptions as four flights were canceled and 33 were delayed. The interruptions were attributed to action by cabin crew unions USO and Sictpla, which had called for crews to participate in the ongoing campaign this week.
By 9:00 am local time, reports from USO indicated that four flights were suspended at Barcelona’s airport. One flight managed to land in Barcelona, another operated on the Madrid-Palma route, and a separate Palma-Madrid service was affected. In addition, a separate departure from London to Barcelona was also canceled.
Delays were most pronounced at several Spanish hubs. Barcelona experienced the largest volume, with 12 departures or arrivals delayed. Malaga saw five delays, while Alicante recorded four. The impact extended to Madrid, where three flights took off or arrived late, followed by Seville, Santiago de Compostela, Palma de Mallorca, and Valencia with two delays each. Ibiza recorded a single delay, whereas Girona reported no delays at all.
The disruptions come as Ryanair cabin crew were called up this week for a final stopover tour, which was scheduled to run from July 12 to 15 and again from July 18 to 21 at airports across Spain where the Irish low-cost carrier operates. The schedule follows a series of strike days that have affected flight operations and prompted unions to press for improved concessions for crew members across the country.
Industry observers note that the current action reflects broader tensions in the European airline sector, where staffing arrangements, flight rosters, and compensation remain central issues for workers. Travelers planning trips in the coming days are advised to check with the airline for the latest status updates and to consider alternate routes or times where possible. Ryanair has stated that it will communicate any adjustments directly to affected customers and that contingency plans are in place to minimize disruption to the travel schedule.