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AENA Workers Warn of “Unsafe Chaos” at Spanish Airports
On 12 March 2026 the ASAE union accused airport operator AENA of understaffing and lax training that, it claims, are creating dangerous conditions on Spanish ramps. AESA has launched an extraordinary audit. Any mandated safety fixes could lead to longer ground times and higher handling costs, affecting business-traveller itineraries during the peak Easter season.
Baggage-System Strike Starts at Madrid-Barajas Every Thursday and Sunday Until May
Maintenance workers for Barajas airport’s baggage system began two-hour strikes on 12 March, repeating every Thursday and Sunday through 31 May 2026. While flights continue, baggage delivery delays could cause missed onward connections. Companies should minimise checked luggage and build extra transfer time into itineraries.