SNPVAC
Published 8 November 2026, 21:11
SNPVAC — Sindicato Nacional do Pessoal de Voo da Aviação Civil (national union of civil aviation flight crew)
The union of cabin crew and pilots working in Portugal, including those working for foreign airlines with bases in Lisbon, Porto and Faro. It is the union that calls cabin crew strikes: the decision is taken by a general meeting, after which the union serves strike notice and negotiates minimum services with the airline.
Where you come across it. News of flight cancellations: reports of a cabin crew strike almost always name this union.
An announced strike does not mean all flights will be cancelled: how many planes fly depends on the minimum services, and these are agreed only after the dates have been announced.
Official website: snpvac.pt