Strike at Madrid Airport: Brits warned of endless queues.

Delays at the airport due to the strike in Spain

According to The Sun: Brits planning a trip to Spain are warned of significant delays as a strike has begun at the country's largest airport.

Tourists are advised to arrive early at the airport to avoid disappointment and missed flights.

The strike began at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport and, according to unions, is 'indefinite and comprehensive'.

Passenger control staff working for Trablisa have gone on strike due to disputes over working conditions.

The strike has led to significant chaos at the airport, with 'endless queues' at the terminals.

Videos shared on social media show huge lines of passengers.

As of 9:00 AM local time, the waiting time for security checks was about 95 minutes - almost an hour longer than just a week ago.

The state airport authority AENA stated on Twitter: 'Due to the strike of Trablisa security staff at Madrid-Barajas Airport, waiting times may be longer than usual.'

'We apologize for the inconvenience.'

Passengers are complaining about 'endless queues stretching to the airport entrances and exits'. One traveler noted on X: 'I had to take a detour to get to the airport because the stop has changed. I arrive at Barajas and the queues are three blocks long for security checks due to the strike. Maybe Madrid doesn't want me to come.'

Other users on social media are advising travelers to arrive at the airport early to avoid missing flights. 'When I speak of the kilometer-long queues for security control at Terminal 4, I'm not exaggerating,' one of them wrote.

The strike affects about 800 passenger control staff, who claim their workload is overloaded and demand a pay raise as well as appropriate compensation.

A spokesperson for the strike committee in Madrid, Alejandro Corredera Arriaga, noted that the workload at Barajas is 'significantly higher' than at other Spanish airports.

Conditions for travelers in Spain

This is not the only challenge tourists in Spain are facing. A popular resort has been hit by tropical rainfalls, causing flooding and delays for travelers.

Heavy rain has caused chaos in the province of Barcelona, where streams of water have flooded the streets.

Shocking videos show sidewalks flooded with muddy water, and many homes have been without power due to the ongoing rains.

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