A strike occurring in Portugal has resulted in over 60 flights being cancelled today from the country's main airport in the capital city of Lisbon. In preparation for the strike, home carrier TAP had prepared beforehand and reduced its schedules considerably beforehand, while other airlines across Europe, the Middle East, and other regions have also cancelled services to and from Lisbon .
The strike is expected to affect not just aviation but other modes of transport in the country, and also other sectors such as education, health care, and more, with publications such as Al Jazeera stating that this is the first strike in 12 years and the largest since Summer 2013 .
Focusing On Aviation: Significant Flight Cancellations
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