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.
European travel plans will be disrupted once again tomorrow, 26 May, due to the French air traffic control (ATC) strike taking place – the latest in a series of ATC industrial action in France. French […]
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German cabin crew union UFO rejected latest offer of Lufthansa on Monday. The union would go ahead with further strike action as planned for Tuesday which is set to affect more lucrative long-haul flights. Cancellations
Lufthansa is struggling to come to agreements with air crew on how to compete with low-cost carriers on short-haul flights and more efficient Gulf carriers on intercontinental routes. Lufthansa cabin crews are to call a
Lufthansa Flight attendants may go on week-long strike from Friday Read More »
Germany’s pilot union Vereinigung Cockpit said Monday that its rank-and-file would strike on Tuesday, 08.09.2015 between 08:00 and 23:59 for long-haul and cargo flights operated by Lufthansa. Union and management have been locked in a
Alitalia pilots and flight attendants announced 24 hours strike on Friday, July 24 starting from midnight on Thursday. The Italian Civil Aviation Association (ANPAC) announced the reason behind the strike is that Alitalia has refused
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn has reached a wage agreement with the GDL train drivers’ union, ending a nearly year-long dispute which nine strikes over the past year hitting millions of people, both sides.
Deutsche Bahn and GDL agree wage deal to end strikes Read More »
French air traffic controllers are set to strike for two days on Thursday and Friday (July 2 and 3). The strike may cause major travel chaos across Europe although Ryanair takes action to prevent ATC
French air traffic controllers strike tomorrow and Friday Read More »
