Some 3,000 pieces of luggage have been unretrieved and up to 170 flights have been cancelled as the indefinite strike by ground staff at Barcelona airport continues into its second week, with no end in sight yet.
Alex Dunham - alex.dunham@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 14 Aug 2026 09:53 CET
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Barcelona airport is currently suffering baggage problems and flight disruptions due to a strike by ground handling staff. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP)
Some 3,000 pieces of luggage have been unretrieved and up to 170 flights have been cancelled as the indefinite strike by ground staff at Barcelona airport continues into its second week, with no end in sight yet.
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