Spain: air traffic controllers at Saerco towers on indefinite strike through 31 May
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USCA and CCOO called an indefinite strike from 00:00 on 17 April 2026 at Saerco‑operated control towers, with government‑mandated minimum services in place. The ministry’s order remains valid until 31 May 2026, so the stoppage continues daily at Jerez, A Coruña, Madrid–Cuatro Vientos, Sevilla, Vigo, El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Palma.
This alert was originally created on 28 April 2026.
Public Impact
Airport
Effective Dates
Updates
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/
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