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EasyJet's cabin crew in Spain initiated a three-day strike on June 25, 2025, demanding pay parity with their counterparts in other European countries. The USO union highlighted that the current contractual conditions for easyJet’s Spanish cabin crew are "precarious," with 75% of the workforce employed temporarily and earning a base salary of €10,500 ($12,302) annually. This wage is reportedly insufficient to cover living costs in cities like Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga, and Palma de Mallorca.
Pier Luigi Copello, general secretary of USO at easyJet, stated that European colleagues earn significantly more than their Spanish counterparts. He said, "Despite the fact that easyJet is using unacceptable methods to neutralize our right to strike and the abusive minimum service standards decreed by Transport (81-90%), the crew members are demanding necessary improvements."
The strike has caused disruptions during the summer holiday season, a critical period for airlines. FlightAware.com data indicates several delays and cancellations of easyJet flights from Spain. On the first day of the strike organized by USO at easyJet, 13 flights were canceled across various airports including Palma De Mallorca Airport (PMI), Barcelona Airport (BCN), and Malaga (AGP).
