Flight Problems in Spain and the UK

May 9, 2026, 10:22
EuropeInternational

Introduction

Some airports in Spain and the UK have problems. Some are closed for work and some workers are on strike.

Main Body

Santiago Airport in Spain is closed from April 23 to May 27. Workers are fixing the runway. Many people from the UK cannot fly there. Passengers must talk to their airlines or use other airports in the area. Also, workers at 12 airports in Spain are on strike. They want more money. They do not work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This makes travel difficult for many people. In the UK, Coventry Airport will close forever on June 11, 2026. The city wants to build a big battery factory there. Some local people are sad because the airport is gone.

Conclusion

Spain has problems with airport work and angry workers. The UK is losing one airport.

Learning

🕒 Time & Dates

When we talk about when things happen, we use specific small words. Look at these patterns from the text:

  • From [Date] to [Date] →\rightarrow From April 23 to May 27
  • On [Day/Date] →\rightarrow On Mondays / On June 11

The Simple Rule:

  • Use ON for a single day.
  • Use FROM... TO... for a period of time.

🛠️ Action Words (Right Now)

Notice how the text describes things happening currently:

"Workers are fixing the runway." "Workers are on strike."

When you see ARE + [word ending in -ing], it means the action is happening at this moment.

  • Fixing →\rightarrow The work is happening now.
  • Losing →\rightarrow The process is happening now.

Vocabulary Learning

closed
Not open or not functioning
Example:The airport was closed for maintenance.
work
Activity or job
Example:Many people do work at the airport.
strike
To stop working as a protest
Example:Workers went on strike to demand better pay.
runway
Strip of land for planes to take off or land
Example:The runway was closed for repairs.
passengers
People traveling in a vehicle
Example:Passengers waited for the flight.
airlines
Companies that operate flights
Example:Airlines have to inform passengers about delays.
area
A region or place
Example:Other airports in the area may be used.
money
Currency used for buying goods or services
Example:They want more money for their work.
travel
To go from one place to another
Example:Travel is difficult when airports are closed.
factory
A building where goods are made
Example:A big battery factory will be built there.
local
Near or belonging to a particular area
Example:Local people are sad about the airport closure.
sad
Feeling unhappy
Example:The local people are sad because the airport is gone.