Spain: air traffic controllers at Saerco towers on indefinite strike through 30 June
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USCA and CCOO’s indefinite strike at Saerco‑operated control towers continues daily from 1 to 30 June 2026 under a new minimum‑services order. The action covers towers at Madrid–Cuatro Vientos, Sevilla, Jerez, Vigo, A Coruña, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma and El Hierro, with unions citing staffing cuts, abusive on‑call use, last‑minute shift changes and safety risks.
This alert was originally created on 28 April 2026.
Public Impact
Airport
Effective Dates
Updates
Jun 1, 2026
Spain’s Ministry of Transport issued a new minimum‑services resolution on 28 May 2026 for the USCA/CCOO indefinite strike at Saerco‑operated towers, in force from 1 to 30 June 2026. No suspension or cancellation has been announced; the strike continues daily through June.
May 29, 2026
As of 29 May 2026, no credible announcements indicate the strike has been suspended or canceled. The Ministry’s minimum‑services order remains in force through 31 May 2026, and recent coverage notes the action continues daily with limited impact due to high minimum services.
Apr 29, 2026
Spain’s Ministry of Transport issued a minimum‑services order on 15 April 2026 for the USCA/CCOO indefinite strike at Saerco‑operated towers, stating it remains in force until 31 May 2026. With no suspension or cancellation announced, the strike continues daily and dates are extended through 31 May 2026.
Organizers
- USCA
- CCOO
Affected Locations
- Jerez de la Frontera
- A Coruña
- Madrid–Cuatro Vientos (Madrid)
- Sevilla
- Vigo
- El Hierro
- Fuerteventura
- Lanzarote
- La Palma
Sources
- https://cdn.transportes.gob.es/portal-web-transportes/aereo/huelga-servicios-minimos/12_260417--resolucion_huelga_saerco_vi.pdf
- https://elpais.com/economia/2026-04-17/la-huelga-indefinida-de-controladores-aereos-de-saerco-afecta-al-aeropuerto-de-sevilla-donde-se-celebra-la-copa-del-rey.html
- https://www.visahq.com/es/news/2026-04-28/es/air-traffic-control-tower-strike-keeps-nine-spanish-airports-on-delay-watch-until-at-least-31-may/
- https://www.usca.es/la-huelga-de-controladores-aereos-en-canarias-desconvocada-hasta-el-10-de-mayo/
- https://aviaciondigital.com/huelga-indefinida-saerco-controladores-abril-2026/
- https://cdn.transportes.gob.es/portal-web-transportes/aereo/huelga-servicios-minimos/18_260601--resolucion_huelga_saerco_vi.pdf
- https://www.usca.es/usca-y-ccoo-convocan-huelga-indefinida-en-saerco-por-recortes-de-plantilla-y-riesgos-para-la-seguridad-operacional/
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