Airlines cancel flights to Portugal after announcement of general strike; see those affected

Woman passes by graffiti calling for strike in Lisbon, Portugal.
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A general strike scheduled for this Wednesday (3) in Portugal affects passengers traveling between Brazil and the European country, with impacts expected on air operations starting this Tuesday (2).
In light of the strike, the administration of Lisbon Airport - the main gateway for Brazilians into Portugal - advised passengers to check the status of their flights before heading to the terminal.
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"Due to the general strike on June 3rd, check the status of your flight with the airline before heading to the airport", said the terminal in a statement.
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TAP flights between Brazil and Portugal
TAP Air Portugal reported that it will operate only 79 flights across its entire network during the minimum service period established for the strike. The remaining operations scheduled for June 3rd will be suspended.
On routes originating or ending in Brazil, the company will maintain 16 flights between June 2nd and 3rd.
✈️ Between São Paulo and Portugal, flights TP82 and TP88 are scheduled, on the Guarulhos-Lisbon route, on both days. TP89, from Lisbon to Guarulhos, on June 3, and TP94, which connects São Paulo to Porto, on June 2, are also maintained.
✈️ In Rio de Janeiro, flights TP72 and TP74, between Galeão and Lisbon, on the 2nd and 3rd, in addition to TP73, from Lisbon to Galeão, on the 3rd, remain scheduled.
✈️ Flights TP12 (Recife-Lisbon), TP48 (Belém-Lisbon), TP58 (Brasília-Lisbon), TP104 (Belo Horizonte-Lisbon) and TP118 (Porto Alegre-Lisbon) were also maintained.
According to the company, any flight that is not included in the list of minimum services must be considered suspended.
Azul confirms cancellations
Azul announced the cancellation of four flights between Brazil and Portugal due to the strike.
✈️ Flights AD8750 and AD8900, which would depart from Viracopos, in Campinas, to Lisbon on June 2, were suspended.
✈️ In the opposite direction, flights AD8751 and AD8901, scheduled for June 3, were also cancelled.
According to the company, the affected passengers are being notified individually.
"Azul regrets the situation, completely beyond its control, and reinforces that it works to minimize possible impacts", said the company in a statement.
Latam will also have its operations affected
Due to the stoppage, Latam also announced the cancellation of four flights between Brazil and Portugal.
✈️ These are flights LA8146 and LA8148, which would depart from Guarulhos International Airport to Lisbon on June 2.
✈️ And, from Lisbon to Guarulhos, flights LA8147 and LA8149, on June 3.
According to the company, impacted passengers will be able to choose the alternatives available below on the website or application:
Change the travel date, maintaining the same origin and the same destination, without fines or fare differences.
Change the travel destination, without fines, and fare differences may be charged.
Request a full refund for unused sections, if you do not wish to change the flight.
Latam also advises passengers to check the status of their flights in the "My Trips" section, on the app or on the company's website.
Company plane TAP airline in Brasília
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What motivated the strike?
Called by the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP), the strike is a protest against a labor reform proposal approved by the Council of Ministers and sent to the Portuguese Parliament in May.
The unions claim that the changes could make labor relations more precarious, by expanding possibilities for temporary hiring and changing rules on working hours and employment relationships.


The Portuguese government argues that the proposal seeks to increase the competitiveness of companies and adapt the job market to the new demands of the economy.
In addition to aviation, the strike is expected to affect other transport services in Portugal, such as the Lisbon Metro, Comboios de Portugal (CP) and part of the Carris operation, responsible for urban transport in the capital.

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