Airport strikes major update as Easter break chaos hits holiday spot

Spanish airport strikes show no sign of relenting as British tourists arriving and departing a popular holiday hotspot are met with significant delays and massive queues.

Eye-witnesses at Palma Airport reported long lines at departure areas today, coinciding with the start of the busy Easter period.

According to airport sources, twelve flights had already been delayed by midday this morning, consisting of eight departures and four arrivals.

The industrial action, called by the CCOO, UGT, and USO unions, involves an indefinite strike by Groundforce ground staff that began on Monday.

The walkouts are set to affect 12 airports where the company operates, including Palma, across three specific daily time slots. These slots are scheduled between 5am and 7am, 11am and 5pm, and 10pm to midnight Central European Time each day until further notice, reports The Express.

British tourists have been warned to expect delays at the airport resulting from the industrial action.

This will also be the first big test for the new European Union Entry and Exit system at Palma following its introduction at the end of last year.

Around 800,000 people are expected to pass through the airport over the Easter period - a figure which is higher than last year.