General strike in Portugal cancels flights and affects air bridges with Brazil

A general strike scheduled for this Wednesday (3) in Portugal is expected to affect passengers traveling between Brazil and the European country, with impacts expected on air operations starting this Tuesday (2).
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In light of the strike, the administration of Lisbon Airport - the main entry point for Brazilians in Portugal - advised passengers to check the status of their flights before heading to the terminal.
"Due to the general strike on June 3, check the status of your flight with the airline before heading to the airport", the terminal said in a statement.
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TAP flights between Brazil and Portugal
A TAP Air Portugal reported that it will operate only 79 flights across its entire network during the period of minimum services 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," the company said in a statement.
Latam will also have its operation affected
Although Latam did not release a statement about the strike, the flight LA8146, which would depart from Guarulhos to Lisbon on June 2, is unavailable in the company's sales system.
The return flight (LA8147), scheduled for the following day, is also not available for booking.
G1 sought out the company to clarify whether there were cancellations or operational adjustments related to the strike, but did not receive a response at the time of writing this report.
TAP airline plane 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.
Woman is subject to graffiti calling for a strike in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Source: G1