Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTAP Portuguese airline (AFP/Getty)A general strike in Portugal, organised by the CGTP union, is causing widespread disruption across various sectors, including transport. The industrial action is a protest against proposed government labour reforms that would make it easier for companies to dismiss employees and lift caps on outsourcing. Hundreds of flights are expected to be affected, with Portuguese flag carrier Tap Air operating a significantly reduced schedule and easyJet anticipating disruption. Ryanair has stated it does not expect any disruption to its flights and plans to operate as normal despite the strike. Public transport services, including the Lisbon Metro, parts of the Porto Metro, and commuter rail, are also severely impacted, with many services halted or delayed. In fullPortugal general strike to impact hundreds of flights and public transport todayThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
How a general strike in Portugal could impact travel today
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTAP Portuguese airline (AFP/Getty)A general strike in Portugal, organised by the CGTP union, is causing widespread disruption across various sectors, including transport. The industrial action is a protest against proposed government labour reforms that would make it easier for companies to dismiss employees and lift caps on outsourcing. Hundreds of flights are expected to be affected, with Portuguese flag carrier Tap Air operating a significantly reduced schedule and easyJet anticipating disruption. Ryanair has stated it does not expect any disruption to its flights and plans to operate as normal despite the strike. Public transport services, including the Lisbon Metro, parts of the Porto Metro, and commuter rail, are also severely impacted, with many services halted or delayed. In fullPortugal general strike to impact hundreds of flights and public transport todayThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
