ABU DHABI- Etihad Airways (EY) is canceling its daily flights between Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Lisbon Portela International Airport (LIS) on December 11, 2025. The disruption follows Portugal’s national industrial action that affects all airlines at Lisbon airport.
The strike halts public transport, essential services, and air travel across Portugal. Airline urges passengers to update contact details on the official website for real-time assistance.
Etihad Cancels Abu Dhabi to Lisbon Flights
Etihad Airways (EY) cancels flight EY099 from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Lisbon (LIS) and the return service EY100 on Thursday, December 11. The airline cites “National Industrial Action affecting all airlines in Lisbon airport.”
“We apologise for this inconvenience, our teams are doing their best to assist with your travel arrangements,” Etihad states. The carrier prioritizes rebooking and communication with affected passengers.
Teachers, healthcare workers, municipal employees, and transport operators join the strike. The action brings much of Portugal’s public sector to a standstill.
In aviation, the civil aviation union SNPVAC represents more than 5,000 cabin crew members across TAP Air Portugal, Ryanair, easyJet, and Azores Airlines. The union’s participation causes severe disruptions at Lisbon and Porto airports.
The strike exposes vulnerabilities in key European routes. International carriers face operational challenges as Portugal’s labor dispute unfolds.
Travelers to Portugal should check airline updates and local advisories. The event may influence future labor policies in the region.
Portugal’s First General Strike Since 2013
Portugal is undergoing its first general strike since 2013, driven by coordinated action from the nation’s two largest union groups, CGTP and UGT.
Reported by Gulf News, the strike aims to oppose government proposals that would make it easier for companies to dismiss staff and expand the range of essential services required to operate during industrial action.
Union leaders argue these reforms would weaken collective bargaining, limit the right to protest, and benefit employers already supported by a strong economic rebound.
Etihad Airways reiterated that the safety and comfort of its guests and crew remain its top priority. The airline apologised for the inconvenience, stating that its teams are doing their best to assist travellers with updated travel plans.
Guidance for Affected Travellers
Etihad reaffirms that “the safety and comfort of our guests and crew is our number one priority.” Teams work to minimize travel impacts through alternative options and refunds.
Passengers flying into or out of Portugal during the strike are advised to verify flight status regularly and review updates from airlines. Disruptions may also affect connecting journeys through Lisbon or Porto, even if the operating airline is not directly part of the action.
Passengers receive instructions to visit etihad.com/contactme and update contact information. Etihad apologises for the impact on travel plans and monitors the situation closely.
Travellers are urged to monitor communications closely, as airlines may adjust schedules in response to evolving operational capacity.
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