Our guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced.
Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.
Walkouts are sometimes planned months ahead but others are announced last minute, showing that it always pays to check before you travel.
Luckily, we have gathered all of the strike information together below.
Read on to find out where and when are walkouts taking place.
If your flight or train is cancelled or delayed, you will be entitled to a new ticket or compensation. Read our guide for the full details.
Passenger trains in Germany set to be hit by more strikes
Germany’s GDL union, which represents many of Germany’s train drivers, has called for another strike. It will take place from 0200 local time on 12March.
On Sunday evening, the union announced the walkout which is set to be the latest in a long and bitter dispute with the state-owned main railway operator over working hours and pay.
It comes following a similar strike last week which ran from Thursday to Friday and another walkout on local transport earlier this month led by trade union Ver.di.
The GDL union has warned that strikes without notice will become more common.
Lufthansa cabin crew calls for fresh walkouts at two of Germany’s busiest airports
Frankfurt and Munich will face disruption on 12 and 13 March as Lufthansa announced new strikes.
The German airline’s cabin crew union made the announcement just days after Lufthansa announced record profits for 2023.
The airline said around 100,000 travellers are likely to be affected.
The walkout will affect all departures out of Frankfurt airport on Tuesday and all flights out of Munich on Wednesday, from 0400 to 2300 local time.
Lufthansa flights will be disrupted alongside those of its short-distance, low-cost subsidiary, Cityline.
The Independent Flight Attendants Organization (UFO) claims that more than 96% of its members voted in favour of the strike.
Spain: Renfe train drivers’ strikes called off
Members of the Spanish Union of Railway Drivers (SEMAF) have called off strikes planned in March after reaching an agreement.
The multi-day strike was called over non-compliance with contract clauses concerning working hours and the freezing of the drivers’ employment plan. It would have affected Renfe trains across Spain.
ADVERTISEMENTUK: Border Force strikes threatened over Easter
The end of the Easter holidays could be marred by travel chaos in the UK as Border Force workers threaten to walk out.
PCS union members are being balloted on strike action in a dispute over working hours and conditions. The outcome of the ballot is expected on 22 March, with potential strikes taking place no earlier than 5 April.
The walkouts could cause long queues and delays at London’s Heathrow Airport.
Italy: Nationwide strike to hit air and train travel
A 24-hour nationwide strike in Italy on 8 March is set to hit airlines, trains, ferries and public transport.
Both public and private transport operators will be affected, causing major travel disruption across the country.
ADVERTISEMENTMilan will face further disruption on 22 March as the city’s public transport workers stage a 24-hour strike affecting the metro, buses and trams.
Strikes to hit Italy’s Verona airport
Passengers travelling through Verona’s Villafranca airport on 22 March may face disruption as air traffic controllers go on strike.
The walkout, which will last from 10am until 6pm, coincides with a strike by Air Dolomiti cabin staff that is likely to disrupt flights between Italy and Germany.
Train strikes in Italy in March
Italy’s state-owned railway company Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) will be hit by strikes on 23-24 March, cuasing disruption on local, regional and long distance trains.
The walkout will begin in the evening of 23 March and last for 24 hours. Trenitalia and Trenord will be severely affected but will run a guaranteed minimal timetable.
ADVERTISEMENTAn additional nationwide railway strike on 13 March will disrupt trains as track maintenance staff stage an eight-hour walkout.
France: Seven-month strike notice could hit Paris Olympics
Disruption is expected on the Ile-de-France bus and metro network as CGT-RATP has announced a seven-month strike notice from 5 February to 9 September.
Workers at the state-owned public transport company say they are walking out over pay. Strikes could hit during the Paris 2024 Olympics if a deal is not reached.
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Source: Euro News
