Saturday, August 31, 2024 UK, Germany, Portugal, Italy, and France brace for new strikes, potentially impacting the surging travel sector as disruptions loom across Europe. Strikes frequently take place across Europe, with workers halting their labor to demand improved wages and working conditions. Some strikes are scheduled well in advance, while others can be declared with little notice, making it essential to stay informed before traveling.
To help you plan accordingly, we’ve compiled all the latest strike information below. Continue reading to discover the locations and timings of upcoming walkouts. If your flight or train is canceled or delayed, you are entitled to receive a new ticket or compensation.
Germany: Discover Airline Staff Approve Indefinite Strikes In two separate votes, pilots and cabin crew of Lufthansa-owned Discover airline have overwhelmingly supported strike action. On Thursday, August 29, the strike period was extended by an additional day. The strikes are now scheduled from August 27 to September 1, affecting all Discover flights departing from Germany.
Discover operates a fleet of 27 aircraft, connecting its Frankfurt and Munich bases to popular vacation destinations throughout Europe and internationally. Portugal: Airport Strikes Poised to Disrupt Flights Ground workers at Portuguese airports, under the Portuguese Transport Workers Union (Sttamp), are scheduled to strike from midnight on August 31 until midnight on September 1. This strike may lea.