u/Gabi0123

Flying ME243 to Barcelona on the 27th with one checked bag.

There's been a handling strike at Barcelona airport since the 4th. Thousands of bags stuck, and people are posting that they're not unloading some incoming flights at all. One guy was told his airline won't even look for his bag until the strike ends.

I called MEA and they said Groundforce does handle them in Barcelona, but that nothing has been reported missing on the route so far. I'd rather hear it from someone who actually did the flight.

Anyone flown BEY to BCN in the last couple of weeks? Did your luggage come out normally, or should I just go cabin only and deal with it?

I'm in Barcelona 27-30 Aug, staying near Sant Antoni Maria Claret. Everything I read says neighbourhood places shut for August but the touristy centre stays open. Is that still true for the last week or are people back by then?

Specifically wondering about Kasa Hanaka at Plaça de Salvador Riera, and anything decent around Guinardó / Sagrada Família that isn't aimed at tourists. Sunday is my last day and I know menú del día doesn't run then, so open on Sunday is a bonus.

Gracias!

Hi, I land at T2 on the 27th coming from Beirut and I'm getting nervous reading about the strike. I have one checked bag.

The Groundforce client lists I can find (Air Europa, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, Qatar, Turkish etc) don't mention MEA, and the Aena page for them doesn't say who handles them. Does anyone know, or has anyone flown MEA into BCN in the last couple of weeks?

Trying to decide if I should just go cabin only. Thanks!