At 10:33am, on 28 April 2025 (local time for Spain and Portugal), there was a large-scale power outage that has affected most of Spain and Portugal. Flights and public transport have been largely affected across the countries. While there are reports that the power is back to normal in some areas, the power outage is still ongoing and affecting a large portion of Spain and Portugal.
What to do
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Follow local government and media advice.
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Contact your airline, cruise company, travel agent, travel provider etc as they should be able to provide immediate help with rescheduling or providing you with your options.
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Check Smartraveller's website and their Facebook.
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Submit a claim for this event.
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