French Weekend Railway Strike
French national railway operator SNCF faces disruption during the weekend after train controllers began a strike on Friday, including on the country’s high-speed lines.
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A strike is a planned work stoppage by employees to protest working conditions, wages, or policies. In travel, strikes often affect airlines, trains, and public transport, leading to delays, cancellations, and disruptions for passengers.
See the latest news on strikes below.
3-Day Strike at Eurowings Germany
The pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) has called on its members at Eurowings Germany to strike for three days. The German airline is forced to cancel hundreds of flights.
Brits Face Biggest Rail Strike for Decades This Week
Thousands of railway workers in the UK went on strike Saturday, October 1st, and it is not over yet.
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Lufthansa Strike Grounds Hundreds of Flights in Germany
A pilots’ strike has forced German air carrier Lufthansa to cancel nearly 800 flights on Friday, affecting around 130,000 passengers.
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Lufthansa Pilots to Strike on Friday, Sept. 2
German air carrier Lufthansa’s pilots will go on a 24-hour strike on Friday over an ongoing pay dispute with the company.
UK Gets Ready for Rail Strike in September 2022
A transport union in the UK said on Wednesday that staff at nine train companies will hold a 24-hour strike starting at noon on Sep. 26 over pay and working conditions.
Railway Workers’ Strike in the Netherlands Cause Travel Disruptions
A railway workers’ strike in the Netherlands cause travel disruptions and badly affect the life of city’s residents.
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Flights Canceled in Spain due to Strike
At least 10 flights were canceled on Monday (Aug. 29) in Spain, as workers of two major airlines continue to strike over pay dispute.
UK Train Drivers Launch Weekend Strike
UK train drivers launched a strike Saturday, citing growing pay disputes and working conditions.
Ryanair Workers Begin Strike in Spain
Dozens of flights were disrupted in Spain on Monday as Ryanair crew launched their third strike of the year, one that could last all year.
Hundreds of Lufthansa Flights Canceled due to Planned Strike
Lufthansa has announced it will cancel hundreds of flights on Wednesday, July 27 due to a planned strike by the company’s ground personnel.
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SAS Pilot Strike Ends
Following a 15-day strike action, SAS and SAS Scandinavia pilots’ unions* have reached an agreement on new collective bargaining agreements and the pilot strike has ended.