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Santiago de Compostela airport to close for five weeks

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Santiago-Rosalia de Castro airport in northern Spain will close from 23 April to 27 May 2026 for runway resurfacing works.

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During the closure, the airport will be completely off-limits to all air traffic, with no take-offs or landings permitted.

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How many flights and passengers will be affected by the airport closure?
What specific rule changes is Airlines UK referring to, and what is the government's response?
Will the ground staff strike at 12 major Spanish airports affect flights at Santiago de Compostela during the closure?
Are there any contingency plans for airlines to reroute flights to alternative airports?
What is the exact pay disagreement that led to the ground staff strike?

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