Airlines are deploying extra staff and urging passengers to stay informed and check for rebooking options as negotiations for a resolution continue.

Unless an agreement is reached soon, the strike is expected to persist, prolonging disruptions and affecting holiday plans, with travelers encouraged to plan for additional delays.

Travelers are advised to arrive at least three hours early, check with airlines for rebooking options, and consider alternative routes like trains or different airports to mitigate disruptions.

The strike's impact is most felt at Terminal 4, which handles a significant volume of Iberia flights, leading to missed departures and increased airline rescheduling.

This disruption underscores Spain's reliance on subcontracted companies like Trablisa for critical airport functions, which can lead to operational chaos affecting thousands of passengers.

Social media posts have highlighted the severity of the queues, urging travelers to plan ahead due to the ongoing industrial action.

The situation remains uncertain amid ongoing legal challenges, with Trablisa claiming only a small fraction of staff are participating and contesting the strike's legality.

Travel chaos at Madrid-Barajas Airport continues as an indefinite strike by passenger control staff managed by Trablisa causes long queues, security delays, and widespread disruption for travelers heading to Spain.

The strike, driven by disputes over pay, working conditions, hazard bonuses, and recognition of high passenger volumes, has led security staff to cite excessive workloads and inadequate compensation as key issues.

Aena, the airport authority, has acknowledged the strike, issued warnings for travelers to arrive early, and apologized for the inconvenience, emphasizing the importance of checking updates through official channels.

Despite a minimum service order from Aena, delays and crowding persist, especially at Terminal 4, which handles many Iberia flights, resulting in missed departures and increased complaints.

While wait times have improved to around 7-14 minutes by midday, the ongoing strike has caused significant delays, with some reports of kilometer-long queues and extended security checks.