Travel Alert: Flights to Portugal May Be Cancelled in June

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There may be travel problems in Portugal at the start of summer.

People going to Portugal should prepare because airline staff, train workers, and public transport employees plan to strike on June 3 against government changes.

Up to 500 flights might be cancelled, and trains, ferries, and buses could be disrupted.

TAP Air Portugal and other airlines will have staff shortages, with up to 79% of crew members not working. Other airlines may also have problems.

Ryanair and easyJet might have trouble at the start of summer due to staff shortages.

Both airlines operate from airports in Portugal.

Airlines usually help or pay back passengers if their flight is delayed or cancelled because of a strike.

However, this depends on the airline's rules, and some do not cover strikes they cannot control, like airport or baggage handler walkouts.

Passengers' travel insurance also affects reimbursement.

This information is usually on the airline or insurer's website. If passengers book a flight during a strike, they are unlikely to get compensation.

Passengers should check for strikes affecting their airline and airports.

Strikes are often used in negotiations between unions and employers, and there is a chance they will reach an agreement before the strike.

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