A strike by EasyJet cabin crew has resulted in the cancellation of approximately 90% of the airline's flights in Portugal. The National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel (Sindicato Nacional do Pessoal de Voo da Aviação Civil or SNPVAC) reports total participation in the walkout, which is scheduled to continue until Tuesday. The union is demanding improvements to roster stability, seniority-based pay progression, and company agreement negotiations.
EasyJet cabin crew strike causes widespread flight cancellations
Saturday, 3 October 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
The SNPVAC (Sindicato Nacional do Pessoal de Voo da Aviação Civil) is the national union representing cabin crew members in Portugal. It negotiates collective bargaining agreements and advocates for the working conditions and rights of flight personnel within the aviation industry.
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- Easyjet strike leads to 90% flight cancellations, according to the union in PortugalExpresso ·
- EasyJet strike sees total participation with cancellations potentially reaching 90%cmjornal.pt ·
- Total strike at easyJet, cancellations could reach 90%observador.pt ·
- easyJet strike in Portugal maintains 100% participation and union predicts 90% of cancellationsdn.pt ·
- Easyjet strike sees total participation. Cancellations could reach 90%rtp.pt ·
