Two Ryanair flights were canceled this Tuesday, with twenty-seven additional delays on the second day of a strike affecting the carrier’s cabin crew across Spain. The disruptions involve four crew members called to duty in the passenger cabin during this week, a move supported by the USO and SICTPLA unions.
Flights on the Barcelona-London and London-Barcelona routes were suspended until 9:00 am, according to USO reports. The disruption rippled across multiple hubs, with Malaga bearing the burden of ten delayed departures or arrivals, while Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca each logged four delays. Madrid and Alicante recorded three delays apiece. In Seville, Ibiza, and Santiago de Compostela, at least one flight at each airport arrived late or departed late, whereas Valencia and Girona reported no delays on that day.
A dozen flights were canceled and 233 delayed on a new Ryanair strike day
Following strikes in June and July, a pattern of disruption continued this Monday, lasting through the week, as unions expressed ongoing discontent with workplace arrangements. The company has faced a standing arrangement that combines active duties with scheduled rest days, as tensions over a contract and terms of pay persist under Spanish law. The resulting schedule gaps have affected several shifts and routes across the country, illustrating the reach of the labor action and its impact on crew rosters and passenger timelines.
The strike period is anticipated to influence all of Ryanair’s eleven Spanish bases, including Madrid, Malaga, Seville, Santander, Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona, Girona, Santiago de Compostela, Ibiza, and Palma de Mallorca. The breadth of locations underscores how operational planning can be challenged when crews practice coordinated walkouts or work-to-rule actions, ultimately shaping flight reliability and airport operations during peak travel windows.
Passengers are advised to stay informed about their flight status in the days ahead, review alternative travel options, and consider arriving at airports earlier than usual to navigate potential gate changes or rebookings. Airlines in Spain and across Europe typically work to reallocate seats, offer vouchers, or arrange alternative routes to minimize disruption, though options may vary by pair of cities and the severity of the strike action.
In addition to direct flight impacts, the broader travel ecosystem experiences knock-on effects. Ground handling teams, security line throughput, and on-site customer service desks may face longer wait times. Travelers should bring essential documentation, maintain flexible plans, and monitor official airline communications for timely updates on gate assignments and schedule adjustments.
Overall, the strike episode highlights how labor actions can influence schedule reliability and passenger experience, even when carriers attempt to maintain operations by adjusting rosters and deploying standby crews. The situation remains fluid as labor representatives and airline management engage in negotiations and seek to reach a mutually acceptable arrangement.