Prague Airport. Photo: Jaromir Chalabala / Shutterstock.com Passengers traveling between Prague and Barcelona could face delays and baggage disruptions due to a strike involving ground handling staff at Barcelona Airport.
In a travel advisory, Prague Airport warned that flights on the route may be affected, with some services experiencing delays. The airport also cautioned that checked luggage may not arrive on the same flight as passengers because of the industrial action.
If baggage is delayed, it will be forwarded to passengers on one of the next available flights, according to the airport.
Travelers are advised to contact their airline for the latest information on flight schedules and baggage handling before traveling.
Barcelona Airport. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCKAs reported earlier this week, Barcelona-El Prat Airport travelers are advised to brace for potential disruptions after an indefinite strike by Groundforce Barcelona ground handling staff. The action started on August 4, 2026.
According to the Government of Catalonia (Generalitat de Catalunya), the industrial action could affect essential airport services, including check-in, baggage handling, boarding procedures and aircraft ground operations during one of the busiest periods of the summer travel season.
Groundforce Barcelona provides ground handling services for numerous international carriers, meaning the following airlines could be affected: Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Europa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, ITA Airways, United Airlines, Finnair, Etihad Airways, SAS, Air Arabia, LOT Polish Airlines, Air China, Saudia, Asiana Airlines, Air Transat, Luxair, El Al and others could experience operational disruptions.