6,000 bags stranded, 270 flights cancelled: Barcelona airport chaos worsens as strike enters third week
Since a senior Lufthansa executive flew to Barcelona to break the deadlock in person, the queues and stranded suitcases have […]
Barcelona airport is grappling with significant disruption following a third week of a strike by ground-handling staff. Over 6,000 luggage bags have been stranded, and more than 270 flights have been cancelled, nearly double the number compared to the previous week. The indefinite strike by the Groundforce staff has now lasted for over two weeks, with no scheduled negotiations between the union and Groundforce, the company that employs them.
Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, United Airlines, and several other airlines are among those affected, with each facing multiple cancellations and long waits for baggage reclaim. This disruption has severely impacted passengers, with some reporting missing luggage for the duration of their holidays.
While some airlines have offered flexible changes or refunds, passengers are advised to check flight statuses before traveling, as there are no signs of the strike ending anytime soon.
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