Indefinite Air-Traffic Controller Strike Disrupts Spanish Airports
An indefinite labor strike initiated by air-traffic controllers across nine regional Spanish airports, including Seville and Lanzarote, resulted in cascading flight delays and ground service disruption. The walk-out stems from unresolved negotiations concerning staffing limits and mandatory rest periods.
Date: April 17, 2026
Location: Southern Europe, Spain
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: VisaHQ / Local Media