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Number of flights fell 46.7% to 13,846 as a result of the coronavirus crisis and state of alarm

Fall in first week in March is first time in years that Barcelona-El Prat has seen a decrease in numbers

Meanwhile Spanish Congress suspends events after first MP infected

Barcelona City Council also supports 'efficient' rail connection between El Prat airport and those in Girona and Reus

Social and environmental groups assert necessity to reduce number of flights and cruises

Public, private and third sector organizations to get together in Barcelona to agree on concrete measures

Strikes to take place every Monday between September 30 and November 18

The cumulative tally for 2019 is 5.2% up from last year, reaching 35.5 million travellers

35% to 40% of flights took off at least 15 minutes late, with average delays set at 45 minutes

Representatives of the workers have offered a “truce” to the company

Airline informs passengers that they could be affected and offers alternative flights

The airport operator recommends arriving earlier for flights

Five hundred workers are striking to call for better pay and working conditions

Company estimates that 15% of staff went on strike on second day of protests

Airport resumes activity with delays and restrictions