The commercial aircrew of easyJet based in Portugal have voted to stage two strike actions, the first from October 2 to October 6 and the second from December 19 to December 23. The National Union of Commercial Aircrew of Civil Aviation (SNPVAC) estimates that approximately 500 scheduled flights could be affected during the first strike, involving Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. The airline could face significant disruptions in Portugal during the autumn and just before Christmas. The female flight attendants and stewards represented by SNPVAC approved two five-day strikes, with the vote receiving unanimous support from the 188 easyJet members present at the meeting, according to reports in the Portuguese press. The strikes involve cabin crews based in the three main Portuguese destinations of the British low-cost airline: Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. SNPVAC estimates that about 500 easyJet flights could be impacted between October 2 and October 6. This is a preliminary estimate based on the schedule of Portuguese bases, not a final count of cancellations, as minimum services still need to be negotiated locally. For the December strike, no specific numbers have been provided yet. However, the union warns that the impact could be greater, as the period includes days before Christmas, a time of increased travel demand. A SNPVAC representative cited by ECO stated, “It is expected that the number will be significantly higher, as we are in the Christmas period.” Travelers flying between France and Portugal, especially to Lisbon, Porto, or Faro, might be affected if their flight is operated by a Portuguese crew. The actual consequences depend on negotiations, minimum services, and reprogramming decisions made by the airline. At the heart of the conflict are issues of pay and working conditions. SNPVAC claims that easyJet commercial aircrew in Portugal earn salaries lower than those of other airlines in the country and those paid by EasyJet in other parts of its network, according to reports in Portuguese media. The union also criticizes the deterioration of working conditions and the lack of response from the company to its requests. Grievances include unstable schedules, possible violations of the company agreement, treatment considered less favorable compared to pilots, operational difficulties, and pressure to work overtime due to understaffing. This strike comes as easyJet faces similar tensions in France. In August, a strike by French cabin crew led to an agreement that includes five non-modifiable days of schedules each month and compensation for significant schedule changes. French pilots postponed a planned strike in September, waiting for renewed discussions with management. Passengers with easyJet tickets to or from Portugal during the affected dates should check their bookings through the airline's app or website, especially as the October strike approaches. If a flight is canceled, European regulations allow passengers to choose between a refund or rebooking and provide assistance during delays. However, compensation might not be required if the strike is considered an extraordinary circumstance, depending on the specific situation.