US EditionAirline Cancels Flights as Major Airport to Close for a Month
Runway resurfacing will disrupt hundreds of flights, while separate ground staff strikes at 12 airports add further pressure on travelers, Aena said.
- Santiago-Rosalia Castro Airport will close from April 23 to May 27, 2026, for runway resurfacing, halting all air traffic at the busiest airport in Galicia.
- Several airlines, including British Airways, Ryanair, and Vueling, operate from the hub with hundreds of journeys expected to be impacted during May half-term.
- As the busiest airport in Galicia and second-busiest in northern Spain, the hub serves as a critical transportation hub for the region.
- Elsewhere in Spain, travelers face separate disruption as airport staff stage an "indefinite" strike across 12 major airports, including Barcelona, Madrid, and Malaga. Workers from Groundforce and Menzies are striking over pay disagreement.
- Travelers should monitor flight schedules closely as the Santiago-Rosalia Castro Airport closure coincides with nationwide labor disruption. "If you have any questions about your flight status, schedule changes, or possible rebooking, we recommend contacting your airline.
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The Independent (US)Popular Spanish airport to close for a month with all flights cancelled
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro airport in northern Spain will be closed from 23 April to 27 May 2026
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