EasyJet cabin crew strike in Portugal cancels hundreds of flights

EasyJet cabin crew in Portugal staged a five‑day strike from 2 to 6 October, leading to the cancellation of either 370 flights, according to Portuguese news outlets, or 443 flights, as reported by a Turkish source, and affecting operations at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.

The strike saw 100 % participation from cabin crew at Portuguese bases and caused about 90 % of planned flights to be cancelled; EasyJet initially planned 786 flights to and from Portugal, reduced its schedule to 442 flights after preventive adjustments, and ultimately operated 428 flights, while also cancelling an additional 30 flights during the last five days of the strike.