Irish visiting Portugal this month are warned of a strike that is expected to disrupt plans
Portugal’s airport plans to faint for 3 days due to a war of words over wages and operating conditions.
The strike is expected to come with cabin crew, handling and other personnel at Portuguese airports.
If the strike continues as planned, 10 airports will be affected, Lisbon, Faro and Porto.
The Portuguese Civil Aviation Workers’ Union (SINTAC) and the Commercial Aviation Personnel’ Union (SQAC) are scheduled to strike from 19 to 21 August.
The unions said in a joint statement: “Only by doing this (strike) will we be able to achieve what the company has long lacked: social stability, respect for the rights of staff and, fundamentally, of people. “
Airport operator ANA replied: “ANA will continue to announce the discussion with the social partners and will continue the ongoing negotiations. “
Portuguese movements are some of those threatening this year’s summer holidays.
This comes as Irish tourists flying to Portugal have been warned about the Covid restrictions in place.
The government has chosen to extend its existing physical activity alert until the end of the summer season, as rising infection rates are causing fear among health officials.
The state of alert is due to remain in place until August 31, but health officials say they cannot rule out reintroducing strict covid measures if infections increase further in the fall.
Anyone over the age of 10 or older will be required to continue to wear a mask on public transportation, when traveling by plane, taxis and rental cars, and in front of medical facilities, retirement homes, and retirement homes.
Although this mandate applies on the continent, there are separate rules for Madeira, the Azores and Porto Santo, where anyone over the age of six will have to cover their face on public transport.
Social distancing rules are also maintained and Covid services are operational at all Portuguese airports.
Minister of State Mariana Vieira da Silva said: “A solution was approved that extends the state of alert throughout the continent due to the Covid-19 pandemic until August 31.
“When autumn rolls around, we may have a worsening of the pandemic that may cause more action to be taken. “
Meanwhile, the 3,000 unclaimed bags at Dublin Airport were moved from Terminal 1 to a warehouse.
Aviation Minister Hildegard Naughton said suitcases in the main baggage corridor had been moved to a location in the Swords area.
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