# Groundforce strikes again at El Prat: what Dominican tourism watches

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Published: 2026-09-21T20:30:55.256Z
Modified: 2026-09-21T20:30:55.256Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Airlines
Summary: Groundforce ground staff resume strikes in Barcelona. For the Dominican market, the read lies in connectivity and high season.

## Article

Ground staff at **Groundforce** have resumed strikes at **Barcelona El Prat** airport, according to [Hosteltur](https://www.hosteltur.com/178729_el-personal-de-tierra-de-groundforce-retoma-la-huelga-en-el-aeropuerto-de-barcelona-el-prat.html). It is handling, the hands that move bags, ramps and boarding, that stops again. For anyone selling the Caribbean from Europe, this is not a distant story.

Barcelona is a natural gateway for the Spanish and Catalan market, one of the heaviest sources feeding arrivals into **Punta Cana**, **Samaná** and **La Romana**. When El Prat tightens, connections via Madrid or Lisbon gain ground and Dominican tour operators feel it in last-minute booking pace.

The useful read for the sector is clear. It pays to reinforce talks with European tour operators, keep a plan B via **Madrid-Barajas** and use the window to push direct flights from secondary airports. Connectivity is nurtured before the passenger misses it, and the Dominican Republic holds an edge there.

## Sources

- Hosteltur: https://www.hosteltur.com/178729_el-personal-de-tierra-de-groundforce-retoma-la-huelga-en-el-aeropuerto-de-barcelona-el-prat.html

## Citation

Groundforce strikes again at El Prat: what Dominican tourism watches. Turismo News. 2026-09-21. https://turismo.news/en/digest/groundforce-strike-barcelona-el-prat-airport