Travel strikes in Europe: These are the flight and train cancellations you can expect in July

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Strikes in which workers stop working to fight for better wages and working conditions occur regularly in Europe.

Strikes are sometimes planned months in advance, but others are only announced at the last minute, so it’s worth checking before you travel.

Fortunately, we have compiled all the strike information below.

Read on to find out where and when strikes are taking place.

If your flight or train is cancelled or delayed, you are entitled to a new ticket or compensation. Read our guide for all the details.

Italy: Airport staff strike planned

Following the walkout of unionised staff at airports across Italy on July 5, further disruptions are expected at Milan Linate and Bergamo Orio al Serio airports. 21 JulyDisruptions may occur between 1pm and 5pm.

In Italy, the transport sector is banned from striking between July 27 and September 5, so disruptions later in the summer are unlikely.

Great Britain: Strikes at Gatwick postponed

Workers at London Gatwick Airport were due to go on strike later this month due to a dispute over wages.

However, the strike has been temporarily postponed while union members vote on a new wage offer.

Around 300 security and passenger service employees were scheduled to go on strike from July 12 to 14 and from July 18 to 21. This would have led to delays in baggage screening and affected passengers who required special assistance.

Further measures could be taken during the busy summer holidays if the dispute is not settled.

Strikes at airports threatened in Scotland

Union members at Glasgow and Aberdeen airports have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.

Although dates have not yet been announced, there could be an impact on security screening at Scottish airports from mid-June unless the payment disputes are resolved.

Türkiye: Air traffic controllers on strike

Major flight delays have TürkiyeAir traffic controllers at Antalya Airport are on strike over their salaries and working conditions.

The work-to-rule strike affects around 50 percent of arrivals and departures and is expected to continue. until 14 July.

Motorway strikes in France affect summer holidays

In protest against the declining number of staff, workers on the French motorways Autoroutes du Sud (ASF) and Vinci have begun a summer strike.

At the weekend there were strikes among holidaymakers who were setting off on their first trip of the summer break.

It is still unclear whether there will be further strike action in the coming weeks.

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Paris airport workers call for strike in July

Paris airports could be closed in the run-up to the Olympic gamesbecause the unions have called for a strike 17th July – almost 10 days before the start of the sporting event.

This could lead to delays in baggage handling and check-in at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports – just one day before the arrival of thousands of athletes.

Workers are reportedly demanding that bonuses granted to a specific workforce be applied across the board.

Could strikes affect the Paris Olympics?

CGT-RATP union members announced a seven-month strike from February 5 to September 9, which could affect bus services in the Ile-de-France region and Subway infrastructure – also during the Olympic Games this summer.

However, the French Senate passed a bill on April 9 that allows the state to ban transport strikes for set periods each year to prevent disruptions during major events such as Paris-2024In addition, a longer strike lead time and increased minimum service obligations are demanded.

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The bill faces opposition and must be approved by the French National Assembly before it can come into force.

Employees of the state transport company say they are striking because of high wages.

Netherlands: Public transport strikes planned for September

A strike in public transport has been announced in the largest cities in the Netherlands for 12th SeptemberFurther strikes are possible.

This comes ahead of the Cabinet’s draft budget, which workers hope will also include plans to allow people in physically demanding jobs to retire earlier.

Services in AmsterdamThe Hague and Rotterdam will be affected.

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