Easter Travel Update: Tenerife South Airport Strikes Cancelled
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Menzies strike called off
If you have been keeping a nervous eye on the news ahead of your Easter break, you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The planned industrial action that threatened to bring Tenerife South Airport to a standstill over the bank holiday weekend has been officially called off.
Following successful last-minute negotiations between the Menzies ground handling group and union representatives, a deal was reached on Tuesday. The 24-hour strikes, which were originally scheduled to run from 2nd April to 6th April, have been axed, ensuring that baggage handling and ramp services at the island’s busiest hub will operate as normal.
A lucky escape for Tenerife South
While the news is a massive win for those heading to Tenerife South, the airport has arguably “got away with it” compared to other regions. While the Menzies strike is over, the “all-clear” hasn’t been sounded for the entirety of Spain. A separate, indefinite strike by staff at Groundforce, another ground handling company, is still very much active.
Groundforce workers are continuing with rolling walkouts every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This ongoing dispute is currently impacting 12 other Spanish airports, including Palma de Mallorca, Madrid-Barajas, Seville, and Alicante, where delays are being noticed.
Advice for passengers
Even though the strikes at Tenerife South are cancelled, Easter remains a peak travel period. Airports will be at their highest capacity, so the standard advice remains: arrive at the terminal at least two to three hours before your flight.