When, where and what disruption you can expect in September and October.
Europe is a hive of strike action right now, with many employees unhappy that sky-high inflation has not been matched by higher wages.
Walkouts are planned all over Europe, showing that it always pays to check before you travel.
Luckily, we have gathered all of the strike information together below.
Italy: Ground staff strikes in September
A strike by ground staff at airports around Italy on 16 September appears to have been called off. Passengers flying on this date are advised to contact their airline for confirmation.
However, a nationwide baggage handling strike is still planned for 29 September, which could cause delays for passengers.
Unions are calling for greater job security and pay increases amid soaring inflation.
It is still unclear how widespread the disruption will be but previous walkouts have led to disruption and flight cancellations.
Italy’s civil aviation authority ENAC has reassured travellers that flights are guaranteed to go ahead during strikes from 7am to 10am and 6pm to 9pm. It will publish a list of guaranteed flights a few days before the strike.
Public transport strike in Italy
Unionised public transport workers in Italy are planning a nationwide strike on 18 September.
The 24-hour walkout over pay could cause serious disruption to metro, tram and bus services in major cities, as well as increased traffic.
A smaller public transport strike backed by only the USB union will also take place on 29 September, with less disruption expected.
It is advised to check your transport plans and allow extra time for possible delays on this day.
England: Baggage staff announce Heathrow strike
Baggage carousel workers at London’s Heathrow Airport have announced that they will strike over 13 separate days in October.
The Heathrow strikes dates will be from 6-9 October and 20-30 October. The second round of walkouts will impact the busy autumn half-term travel period.
Staff will walk out between 5:30pm on 6 October and 6am on 9 October, and 5:30am on 20 October and 6am on 30 October.
Members of the Unite union employed by Vanderlande Industries are walking out over below-inflation pay offers
Spain: Security staff announce airport strike in Alicante
Private security staff at Alicante-Elche airport have announced strikes later this month over working conditions and pay.
Ilunion Seguridad employees will carry out ‘partial stoppages’ from 8:45-9:45am and 6-7pm each day on 22-24, 26, 29-30 September, affecting baggage checks.
