A general strike across Portugal on Wednesday led to significant national disruptions, including the cancellation of nearly 45% of scheduled flights. The industrial action also forced the closure of schools and delayed municipal meetings, with the airport management company ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal reporting that many cancellations were processed in advance to mitigate terminal congestion.
Update: Strike impact on air travel
Official data from ANA confirms that 658 out of 1,472 scheduled flights were cancelled due to the strike, representing a 44.7% reduction in total air traffic.
