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EasyJet cabin crew announce five-day strike in Portugal for December

Several cities · pinned on Lisbon, Portugal · since Dec 19, 2026

Is it still on?

SOONAnnounced for Dec 19. Not started yet.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Cabin crew protest schedule instability, seniority pay progression, and non-compliance with company agreements.
What they want
Stable schedules, seniority pay progression, and respect for the company agreement.
What changed
Oct 28: Sources reported that a five-day cabin crew strike notice has been filed for December.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Stability of schedules
  • Pay progression linked to seniority
  • Respect for the company agreement

Organised by: SNPVAC

What authorities say

EasyJet stated that its Portuguese cabin crew are paid above the national average. According to the sources, minimum services have been ordered by the Portuguese labour administration (DGERT).12

The full story

Cabin crew based at easyJet in Lisbon, Porto, and Faro have announced a five-day strike scheduled from 19 to 23 December 2026. The action was organised by the SNPVAC union following an earlier strike in October. Protesters are demanding stable work schedules, seniority-based pay progression, and adherence to company agreements. According to the sources, the Portuguese labour administration (DGERT) has confirmed the strike dates and minimum service requirements have been ordered. EasyJet stated that its Portuguese cabin crew are paid above the national average, though no agreement or cancellation of the strike has been confirmed.

Timeline

  1. Media reported that a five-day strike is planned from 19 to 23 December 2026 with minimum services ordered.12

  2. The SNPVAC union announced a strike notice for cabin crew based in Portugal.12

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