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There are numerous strikes taking place across Europe currently, with many workers dissatisfied that high inflation rates have not been matched with higher wages. It is always wise to check for potential strikes before traveling, and luckily, we have compiled all of the relevant information below.
If a flight or train is cancelled or delayed, travelers are entitled to either a new ticket or compensation.
Spain is experiencing strikes at 17 of its airports, with unionized workers at Swissport (a ground services and cargo handling company) planning 24-hour walkouts every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday between 27 February and 13 April. These strikes are not yet known to have caused significant delays, and unions will be required to provide minimum services in compliance with Spanish law.
In Italy, Trenitalia's staff will stage an eight-hour nationwide strike on 14 April, from 9am to 5pm. The extent of disruption will depend on how many workers participate, but Trenitalia has agreed to provide minimum transport services. The strike was organized by Italian unions in protest against poor working conditions at Trenitalia and its partner companies, and there is no current information regarding whether ATM will offer essential services during the demonstration.
In the UK, more than 1,000 members of the Public and Commercial Services union, including those working in passport offices in England, Scotland, and Wales, will walk out from 3 April to 5 May. Although this strike does not affect transport services directly, it may prevent travelers from taking trips, as over one million passport applications are expected to be processed during the strike period. No official guidance has been given regarding whether there will be a delay in obtaining passports, and Heathrow Airport will operate normally during the five-week strike, with contingency plans in place to manage any cancellations.