Groundforce employees at Barcelona Airport have been on strike since August 4, causing flight cancellations and baggage delays. United Airlines issued a flexible travel waiver valid through August 10.
Porter Airlines canceled Flight PD444 from Victoria to Toronto on August 6, 2026 after a child passenger refused to buckle their seatbelt. Passengers were stranded overnight due to the airport's curfew and rebooked for the next day's flight.
Nearly 1,200 Groundforce operatives are striking at Barcelona Airport as of August 10, 2026, causing flight cancellations and baggage delays. United Airlines has issued a flexible travel waiver through at least August 10.