https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/strike/ Strike News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:15:59+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/severely-reduced-trains-at-london-euston-during-rmt-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/severely-reduced-trains-at-london-euston-during-rmt-strike/ Passengers planning on travelling during RMT strike action are being warned not to get caught out with trains finishing much earlier than normal. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:15:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-prepares-for-network-wide-rmt-strike-on-wednesday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-prepares-for-network-wide-rmt-strike-on-wednesday/ Network Rail Scotland and train companies are working closely to run as many services as possible during industrial action by the RMT union this Wednesday (July 27). Tue, 26 Jul 2022 02:30:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-only-travel-by-rail-this-weekend-if-necessary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-only-travel-by-rail-this-weekend-if-necessary/ The rail industry is reminding passengers to only travel by train if necessary at the weekend due to continued RMT strike action on Saturday which will lead to a significantly reduced rail service across the country. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-prepares-for-network-wide-rmt-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-prepares-for-network-wide-rmt-strike/ The railway in Scotland is preparing for network-wide strike action by the RMT union on 21, 23 and 25 June which will severely limit the number of services operating for passengers and freight. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:45:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-strike-day-timetables-outlined-as-passengers-urged-to-plan-ahead/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-strike-day-timetables-outlined-as-passengers-urged-to-plan-ahead/ The finishing touches are being made to a special railway timetable that will be in operation across England, Scotland and Wales from Monday 20th to Sunday 26th June (inclusive). The special timetable, to be published on Friday, aims to offer the best service possible for passengers and freight users despite the unwarranted industrial action planned next week by the RMT union. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:05:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-set-to-strike-as-court-of-appeal-rejects-injunction/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-set-to-strike-as-court-of-appeal-rejects-injunction/ Pilots at British Airways are set to strike this summer after the Court of Appeal rejected calls for an injunction against industrial action from the carrier. The British Airline Pilots’ Association voted in favour of industrial action on July 22nd. Wed, 31 Jul 2019 11:44:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pilots-vote-in-favour-of-strike-action-at-british-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pilots-vote-in-favour-of-strike-action-at-british-airways/ Pilots at British Airways have voted strongly in favour of a strike in a dispute over pay. Some 93 per cent of those staff represented by the British Airline Pilots’ Association voted for industrial action, on a 90 per cent turnout. Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:22:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-rail-strikes-hit-services-at-eurostar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-rail-strikes-hit-services-at-eurostar/ Eurostar has cancelled a number of trains to and from Paris, Lille and Brussels today as French railway workers begin three months of rolling strikes. Cancellations are also expected tomorrow. Tue, 03 Apr 2018 10:02:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-utilise-qatar-airways-planes-to-overcome-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-utilise-qatar-airways-planes-to-overcome-strike/ British Airways has been granted permission to lease aircraft from Qatar Airways in order to cover gaps in services caused by a 16-day strike by cabin crew. Transport secretary Chris Grayling said British Airways would be allowed to lease nine Qatar A320 and 321 planes. Sat, 01 Jul 2017 12:21:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a4u-warns-of-week-of-strikes-in-european-airspace/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a4u-warns-of-week-of-strikes-in-european-airspace/ A week of disruption is ahead of hundreds of thousands of European passengers who will see their travel plans thwarted by a wave of air traffic control strikes. Airlines have been asked to reduce their flight offerings in France by 25 per cent and more than 1,000 flights are expected to be cancelled. Mon, 06 Mar 2017 10:04:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-night-tube-drivers-to-be-balloted-on-potential-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-night-tube-drivers-to-be-balloted-on-potential-strike-action/ Drives on the London Night Tube are to be balloted over potential strike action, the RMT union has confirmed. The decision is the latest stage in a long-running dispute over pay and jobs on the newly launched service. Mon, 20 Feb 2017 08:29:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-cabin-crew-announce-six-days-of-strikes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-cabin-crew-announce-six-days-of-strikes/ Unite has announced that its cabin crew members working for British Airways Mixed Fleet will take a further six days of strike action at the start of February. Members of the union are continuing a dispute over what the organisation brands “poverty pay”. Fri, 27 Jan 2017 16:43:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-calls-new-48-hour-strike-at-british-airways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-calls-new-48-hour-strike-at-british-airways/ Members of the Unite union working as cabin crew for British Airways ‘mixed fleet’ have announced a new 48-hour strike. The industrial action is scheduled to start on Tuesday, January 10th. United argues the decision was unavoidable after the airline refused to extend the mandate of an ongoing strike vote to allow for talks to resolve a dispute over pay to continue. Wed, 04 Jan 2017 09:39:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baggage-handlers-strike-set-to-hit-uk-airports-next-week-says-unite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/baggage-handlers-strike-set-to-hit-uk-airports-next-week-says-unite/ Representatives from Unite and British Airways are meeting in London today to as the union prepares to call cabin crew out on strike over Christmas. Ahead of the tales, Unite general secretary Len McCluskey said: “I am delighted that British Airways has heeded our calls for talks.”  Mon, 19 Dec 2016 09:22:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gatwick-warns-of-disruption-ahead-of-latest-southern-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gatwick-warns-of-disruption-ahead-of-latest-southern-strike/ Gatwick is preparing for the latest bout of strike action at Southern Rail, warning passengers to expect significant disruption over the coming days. On December 13th, 14th and 16th, there will be no Southern trains and reduced Gatwick Express services. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 07:10:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-makes-new-offer-to-vereinigung-cockpit-pilots-union/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-makes-new-offer-to-vereinigung-cockpit-pilots-union/ Deutsche Lufthansa has made the Vereinigung Cockpit pilots’ union a new offer to resolve the present industrial dispute. The move follows days of strike action in recent weeks with hundreds of thousands of passengers hit by disruption. The airline is now offering a two-step 4.4 per cent increase in remuneration plus a one-off payment. Wed, 30 Nov 2016 12:27:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strikes-continue-on-southern-rail-in-the-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strikes-continue-on-southern-rail-in-the-uk/ A series of strikes on Southern trains in the UK has begun as a long running dispute over the role of guards on-board. Three days of industrial action began at midnight and is set to continue until Friday morning. Southern said it expected to run nearly two thirds of its services over the period. Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:07:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-trains-east-coast-staff-walk-out-on-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-trains-east-coast-staff-walk-out-on-strike/ Members of the RMT trade union working on Virgin Trains East Coast have begun a 24-hour strike. The action is the latest in a long-running dispute over jobs. The union said about 1,800 members, including train crew and some drivers, were taking part in the industrial action. Mon, 03 Oct 2016 09:52:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-passengers-hit-by-latest-air-traffic-control-strikes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-passengers-hit-by-latest-air-traffic-control-strikes/ Thousands of European passengers are likely to see their travel plans disrupted again today with the latest air traffic control strike in Europe. The strike is expected to last for 35 hours and will see hundreds of flight cancellations - delays and time-consuming detours not included, according to the Airlines For Europe aviation pressure group. Thu, 15 Sep 2016 13:43:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-strikes-likely-to-hit-euro-2016-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-strikes-likely-to-hit-euro-2016-flights/ Ryanair has called again on the European Commission to take action to prevent the skies over Europe being closed once more by French air traffic controllers’ union strikes, targeting the European Championships. Ryanair has been forced to cancel 44 flights on Tuesday, to/from and over France, in what will be the 50th French strike since 2009, and tenth in the past 12 weeks. Mon, 13 Jun 2016 14:53:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-workers-take-strike-action-in-france/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-workers-take-strike-action-in-france/ Railways workers in France have walked out on strike in a dispute over labour reforms in the country. Unions are concerned over proposed plans to make it easier to hire and fire employees. The strikes are expected to cause disruption across the French rail network today. Tue, 31 May 2016 08:28:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-condemn-french-air-traffic-control-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-condemn-french-air-traffic-control-strike/ Just ten days after extensive disruption in European aviation, a new French air traffic controller strike will today cause disruption to travel plans. Millions of European travellers are expected to be hit by the action, the 43rd strike day in France since 2009. Wed, 30 Mar 2016 09:04:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-cancels-900-flights-as-strike-action-bites/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-cancels-900-flights-as-strike-action-bites/ German flag-carrier Lufthansa has cancelled more than 900 flights today as cabin crew walk out on strike. Lufthansa said 929 of the 3,000 planned scheduled flights to or from Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Munich would be cancelled today, affecting 113,000 passengers. Mon, 09 Nov 2015 12:28:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strikes-continue-at-french-ports-for-third-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strikes-continue-at-french-ports-for-third-day/ Passenger at the Port of Calais continued to be hit by disruption this morning as a strike by ferry workers entered a third day. MyFerryLink workers walked out on Monday over the sale of the company’s ferries to the rival firm DFDS Seaways. The sale is expected to be completed tomorrow, when MyFerryLink will also cease operations. Wed, 01 Jul 2015 06:46:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/calmac-cancels-scottish-ferry-services-as-strike-begins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/calmac-cancels-scottish-ferry-services-as-strike-begins/ Caledonian MacBrayne ferry services have been cancelled after the Rail & Maritime union called staff out on strike in a dispute over the potential sale of the organisation. Two thirds of ferry services on the west coast of Scotland have been suspended as a result. The strike, which started at midnight and will last for 24 hours, follows two days of work to rule at the ferry company. Fri, 26 Jun 2015 08:03:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/retirement-dispute-sees-french-air-traffic-controllers-walk-out-on-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/retirement-dispute-sees-french-air-traffic-controllers-walk-out-on-strike/ More than a third of flights to and from France are expected to be cancelled today as members of the SNCTA union walk out on strike in a dispute over working conditions. The largest union in France has called for a strike over proposals to raise the retirement age for air traffic controllers by two years to 59. Wed, 08 Apr 2015 08:05:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-strikes-hit-flights-at-lufthansa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-strikes-hit-flights-at-lufthansa/ German flag-carrier has been hit by new strike action from pilots, with more than 1,350 flights cancelled today as a result. Talks between the pilots’ unions and the airline collapsed earlier, unable to reach an agreement in a row over retirement benefits. Mon, 01 Dec 2014 09:44:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-return-to-work-despite-lack-of-strike-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-return-to-work-despite-lack-of-strike-deal/ Pilots at troubled flag-carrier Air France have ended a 14 day strike which had grounded half of the airline’s flights, costing millions of euros. A late-night negotiating session with management saw leaders of the SNPL pilot union agree to return to work, despite no deal being agreed. Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:56:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-baggage-handlers-threaten-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-baggage-handlers-threaten-strike-action/ Baggage handlers at some of the biggest airports in the UK are threatening to walk out on strike in a dispute over pay. Employees of Swissport - who work at Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted and Manchester airports – voted in favour of industrial action earlier. Tue, 15 Oct 2013 08:33:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-air-traffic-controllers-walk-out-on-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-air-traffic-controllers-walk-out-on-strike/ French air traffic controllers have walked out on strike causing disruption for thousands of passengers. The walkout is the latest move but controllers in their campaign against plans to create a single European air traffic control system. Thu, 10 Oct 2013 09:20:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-baggage-workers-call-off-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stansted-baggage-workers-call-off-strike/ Baggage scanning staff at London Stansted Airport have called off a strike planned for the Bank Holiday weekend. Officials at the GMB union, which represents the striking workers, announced the decision earlier following talks with airport managers. Tue, 20 Aug 2013 08:47:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eiffel-tower-reopens-following-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eiffel-tower-reopens-following-strike/ To the relief of the tourism industry in Paris, striking workers at the Eiffel Tower have decided to end their protest and reopen the historic landmark to the public. A workers’ strike had closed the attraction on Tuesday, as 300 staff walked out during negotiations over increases to salaries. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:55:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/third-day-of-french-air-traffic-control-strike-called-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/third-day-of-french-air-traffic-control-strike-called-off/ Air traffic controllers in France have called off the third day of a walkout planned for tomorrow. Some 1,800 flights were cancelled out of about 7,650 scheduled yesterday and a similar number are expected to be affected today. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:32:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-air-traffic-controllers-set-to-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-air-traffic-controllers-set-to-strike/ Aviation passengers across Europe are set to face a week of disruption after air traffic controllers in France announced they would strike for three days. Beginning tomorrow, all airlines in France have been asked to cancel half of their planned schedules, while all flights through French airspace are likely to be disrupted. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:30:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/border-staff-to-walk-out-on-strike-in-dispute-over-public-sector-cuts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/border-staff-to-walk-out-on-strike-in-dispute-over-public-sector-cuts/ Members of the Public & Commercial Services Union have confirmed they will walk out on strike next weekend, potentially disrupting border checks around the UK. The move is part of a wider ‘weekend of action’ from the union, which is protesting against changes to pay, pensions and working conditions in the public sector. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:48:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-strike-begins-in-protest-at-layoffs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-strike-begins-in-protest-at-layoffs/ Ground staff and cabin crew at Spanish flag-carrier Iberia have begun 15 days of strikes. Workers are reacting to plans to lay off 3,800 workers as managers seek to return the airline to profitability. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:45:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-staff-to-launch-strike-action-over-job-cuts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-staff-to-launch-strike-action-over-job-cuts/ Passengers with Spanish airline Iberia are likely to face disruption in the coming weeks, with staff at the flag-carrier having announced 15 days of strikes. Staff are protesting against plans to cut 4,500 jobs at the carrier, roughly a quarter of the present workforce. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:55:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-pacific-cabin-crew-threaten-industrial-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cathay-pacific-cabin-crew-threaten-industrial-action/ Cabin crew at Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific have voted for industrial action in a dispute over pay. Cabin crew at the carrier have been calling for a five per cent increase in wages, but the airline has offered only two per cent. Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:01:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fresh-strikes-sweep-europe-disrupting-transport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fresh-strikes-sweep-europe-disrupting-transport/ Aviation in several European states has been disrupted as air traffic controllers walk out as part of a coordinated wave of strikes. Action by the European Trade Union Confederation has seen workers down tools in Spain, Greece, Portugal and Italy, with other protests planned in Belgium, Germany, and France. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:45:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-trade-union-confederation-seeks-to-disrupt-aviation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-trade-union-confederation-seeks-to-disrupt-aviation/ The European Trade Union Confederation has announced it will seek a “day of action” tomorrow, with the potential to disrupt aviation across the continent. The body said in a statement the aim of the day is to call upon leaders to demonstrate their determination to get to end deterioration of employment in Europe. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 12:56:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brittany-ferries-services-resumed-as-strike-ends/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brittany-ferries-services-resumed-as-strike-ends/ Brittany Ferries has announced the end of industrial action at the line, with staff having agreed to a new pay deal. Services are now set to resume on Tuesday afternoon. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 08:37:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greek-transport-hit-by-latest-austerity-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greek-transport-hit-by-latest-austerity-strike/ Extensive travel disruption is expected across Greece today due to the latest general strike in protest against austerity measures in the country. The 24-hour protest will affect air services and ferries. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:11:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-strikes-on-hold-at-lufthansa-as-talks-resume/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-strikes-on-hold-at-lufthansa-as-talks-resume/ Cabin crew at German flag-carrier Lufthansa have ruled out strike action for the next six weeks as labour representatives and company executives engage in a mediation process. Members of the UFO union launched three days of strikes earlier this month, grounding hundreds of flights. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:51:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/third-strike-in-a-week-at-lufthansa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/third-strike-in-a-week-at-lufthansa/ German flag-carrier Lufthansa has been forced to cancel flights on Friday as cabin crew continue industrial action. Strikes last Friday and on Tuesday this week saw hundreds of flights grounded, mainly at Frankfurt Airport, as members of the UFO union walked out in a dispute over pay. Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:37:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-strike-forces-lufthansa-cancellations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-strike-forces-lufthansa-cancellations/ The second strike in a matter of days at German flag-carrier Lufthansa is causing disruption at Frankfurt Airport. Nearly 200 flights have been cancelled at the busiest airport in Germany, as cabin crew represented by the UFO trade union walk out in a dispute over pay and conditions. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:09:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-strike-threat-at-lufthansa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-strike-threat-at-lufthansa/ Cabin crew and German flag-carrier Lufthansa have confirmed they will strike again on Tuesday as a dispute over pay and conditions rumbles on. Services at Frankfurt were disrupted on Friday when members of the UFO union walked out as part of eight hours of industrial action. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:56:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ufo-causes-lufthansa-flight-cancellations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ufo-causes-lufthansa-flight-cancellations/ A strike by the UFO trade union in Germany has caused a number of Lufthansa flights to be cancelled today. Cabin crew at the German flag-carrier walked out this morning at Frankfurt Airport after talks over pay and conditions broke down earlier in the week. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:49:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-issues-strike-warning-for-portugal-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-issues-strike-warning-for-portugal-flights/ Low-cost airline easyJet has warned passengers flights to Portugal might be hit by strikes later today. Luton-based easyJet said there was a “small risk” there may be some late notice disruption of flights to and from Faro and Oporto due to industrial action by ground handling staff. Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:43:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/immigration-staff-to-strike-on-eve-of-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/immigration-staff-to-strike-on-eve-of-olympics/ Members of the Public & Commercial Services Union working at the Home Office, including those employed in the immigration service, have confirmed they will strike on Thursday 26th July. This is just one day ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:06:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/itf-comes-out-in-support-of-strike-action-at-turkish-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/itf-comes-out-in-support-of-strike-action-at-turkish-airlines/ The International Transport Workers’ Federation has condemned the Turkish government’s continuing attempts to deprive citizens of their right to strike, and spoke out in support of airline workers who are resisting its draconian plans. The government is attempting to bring in a legislative amendment that would effectively ban strikes in the aviation industry. Tue, 29 May 2012 19:48:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/possible-end-in-sight-to-air-india-pilot-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/possible-end-in-sight-to-air-india-pilot-strike/ An end to the dispute between pilots and management at Air India has moved closer, with strikers agreeing to hold talks. Pilots walked out 18 days ago in a dispute over training, with more than 100 subsequently fired. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:31:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-staff-at-stansted-begin-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-staff-at-stansted-begin-strike/ Members of the Unite trade union employed by Swissport at Stansted Airport have started the first of a series of strike actions over changes to scheduling and holiday allocation. The company’s decision to impose roster changes from four days on, two days off to five days on, two days off without agreement will see ramp staff work 14 extra days with no extra pay, argued Unite. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:09:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-strike-action-hits-flights-in-portugal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-strike-action-hits-flights-in-portugal/ Airline passengers travelling to and from Portugal are set to experience delays as air traffic controllers in the country begin three days of strikes. Flight schedules – including those at British Airways and TAP Portugal – have been altered to avoid strike periods, while thousands of other passengers are expected to experience disruption. Thu, 17 May 2012 08:28:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-set-to-cause-major-disruptions-at-uk-airports/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-set-to-cause-major-disruptions-at-uk-airports/ Major disruption is expected at UK airports tomorrow as immigration workers stage a one-day strike in a dispute over public sector pensions. Wed, 09 May 2012 09:58:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/immigration-staff-threaten-24-hour-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/immigration-staff-threaten-24-hour-strike/ Immigration workers have threatened to stage a one-day strike next week which would cause huge disruption at UK airports, including Heathrow which has already been hit by massive delays at border control. Thu, 03 May 2012 09:56:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/public-strike-in-spain-to-disrupt-transport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/public-strike-in-spain-to-disrupt-transport/ A general strike has been called in Spain with warnings transportation in the country, including aviation, could be significantly disrupted. The strike may affect public transport as the two largest trade unions in the country walk out in protest over government austerity measures. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:04:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/leap-year-strike-sees-131-flights-cancelled-at-iberia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/leap-year-strike-sees-131-flights-cancelled-at-iberia/ Spanish flag-carrier Iberia has been forced to cancel 131 flights on February 29th as pilots prepare to walk out on strike. Departures from across Spain and Europe have been cancelled as pilots continue to protest about the Spanish flag carrier’s plans to launch a new low-cost carrier. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:58:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-braced-for-belgian-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-braced-for-belgian-strike/ A national strike is planned to take place in Belgium on Monday January 30th, which is expected to cause major disruption across the Belgian rail network. As a consequence, Eurostar services to and from Brussels will be unable to operate from 22:00 CET on January 29th to 22:00 CET on January 30th. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:56:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-cancels-flights-as-pilots-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberia-cancels-flights-as-pilots-strike/ Spanish airline Iberia has been forced to cancel flights today as pilots walk out on strike. More than a third of its flights out of Spain were cancelled as staff walked out in a dispute over the creation of the new low-cost carrier Iberia Express. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:45:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aslef-calls-london-underground-workers-out-on-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aslef-calls-london-underground-workers-out-on-strike/ Thousands of eager shoppers in central London have been hit by delays following the start of a 24 hour tube strike. Train drivers union Aslef called members out on strike following a dispute over demands for additional pay for working on a public holiday. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:51:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-prepares-for-belgian-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-prepares-for-belgian-strike/ A general strike is planned to take place across Belgium on Thursday December 22nd meaning that the Belgian rail network will be closed on this day. As a consequence, Eurostar will be unable to operate services to and from Brussels from 22:00 CET on December 21st to 22:00 CET on December 22nd the operator has warned. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:39:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-strike-has-limited-impact-on-transport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-strike-has-limited-impact-on-transport/ What is being billed as the largest industrial action for “a generation” in the United Kingdom is having little impact on transport into the country at present. Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester airports are operating normally, while Eurostar reported no problems. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:46:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-airport-chaos-feared-during-public-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-airport-chaos-feared-during-public-strike/ Passengers at airports across the UK could face major disruption next week when immigration officers and the UK Border agency go on strike, according to reports. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:59:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portugal-strikes-get-underway-causing-flight-disruption/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/portugal-strikes-get-underway-causing-flight-disruption/ Nearly 500 international flights could be cancelled today due to a 24 hour strike that is underway in Portugal to protest proposed austerity measures imposed by the Government. Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:34:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-agrees-to-compensate-passengers-following-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-agrees-to-compensate-passengers-following-strike/ Qantas Airways has agreed to compensate passengers for all “reasonable losses” incurred as a result of the grounding of its fleet over the weekend. Chief executive Alan Joyce grounded all Qantas flights on Saturday, with almost 70,000 passengers affected as a result. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:02:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kuwait-airways-returns-to-skies-following-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kuwait-airways-returns-to-skies-following-strike-action/ Employees of national carrier Kuwait Airways have ended their strike after airline capitulated to demands. Government communications minister, Saleh al-Athaina, confirmed to local media pay increases would be approved within a month. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:53:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greek-transport-hit-by-general-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greek-transport-hit-by-general-strike/ Travellers to Greece are likely to see some disruption to air traffic over the next two days, as a general strike hits the country. However, air passengers may be spared the worst the unrest, with a planned 48 general strike reduced to 12 hours among air traffic controllers. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-avoids-strike-action-as-government-steps-in/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-canada-avoids-strike-action-as-government-steps-in/ Flight attendants at Air Canada have called off a strike following a decision by the federal government to call in the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to investigate the dispute. Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees – the largest union in the country – were due to walk out today, but the strike was cancelled just hours before it was due to begin. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:22:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-engineers-fail-to-strike-on-time-confusion-reigns/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-engineers-fail-to-strike-on-time-confusion-reigns/ Qantas has accused the Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineers Association of ruining has the travel plans of more than 11,000 passengers following the cancellation of a strike. The Australian flag-carrier was forced to cancel 40 flights, delay 24 flights by up to three and a half hours and bring forward 14 flights earlier today due to the planned four hour strikes this afternoon in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:12:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-general-strike-in-greece-sees-flights-cancelled/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-general-strike-in-greece-sees-flights-cancelled/ Flights and ferry services in and around Greece are expected to be severely disrupted once again today as unions call members out on strike against proposed austerity measures. The 24-hour general strike got underway at midnight, ahead of a meeting later today by the European Commission to discuss propping up failing banks in Europe. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:19:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/philippine-airlines-rejects-striking-employees-offer-to-return-to-work/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/philippine-airlines-rejects-striking-employees-offer-to-return-to-work/ The management of Philippine Airlines has warned its former employees against staging protests infront of the PAL Inflight Center building which hampers the flow of PAL’s business. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:29:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-warns-of-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-warns-of-strike-action/ ANA Group has confirmed its pilot unions have threatened a 24-hour strike on October 1st 2011. The airline continuing urgent negotiations with the unions concerned to avert industrial action and the disruption to passenger services it will cause. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:39:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/general-strike-knocks-italian-transport-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/general-strike-knocks-italian-transport-network/ A general strike in Italy has seen flights cancelled and widespread disruption spread across the national transport network. The largest union in the country, CGIL, called the strike in response to proposed austerity measures in the country. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:15:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aslef-leads-strike-on-british-railways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aslef-leads-strike-on-british-railways/ Members of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen have launched the first of two 24-hour strikes on the First Transpennine Express. Over 91 per cent of members voted in favour of industrial action, with a second strike expected to disrupt the service on August 26th. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:39:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/little-impact-following-easyjet-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/little-impact-following-easyjet-strike/ A walkout by easyJet cabin crew based across France appears to be having little impact, with the carrier operating all departures as planned. As many as 500 cabin crew based at Paris Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly and Lyon Airports walked out earlier today. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:19:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-airport-strike-latest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-airport-strike-latest/ Britain’s main airports have reported no serious delays despite a walkout by UK Border Agency staff. Heathrow and Gatwick said passport control queues were hitting Home Office targets. Operators reported that passengers were being moved through largely on schedule as UKBA brings in contingency plans. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:14:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-unaffected-by-industrial-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurostar-unaffected-by-industrial-action/ Eurostar, the high-speed passenger service linking the UK and mainland Europe, claims it will not be affected by planned industrial action in the UK by the Public and Commercial Services union on Thursday 30 June. Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:13:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourists-braced-for-disruption-as-greece-goes-on-general-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourists-braced-for-disruption-as-greece-goes-on-general-strike/ Tourists visiting Greece are braced for 48 hours of disruption as the country goes on general strike against unpopular austerity measures. The walk-out is expected to affect dozens of international flights as well as ferry services to the islands and buses. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:30:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-traffic-controllers-to-join-strike-action-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-traffic-controllers-to-join-strike-action-in-uk/ Members of the Public & Commercial Services Union (PCS) – which includes immigration officers and some air traffic controllers – have confirmed they will join a public strike on June 30th. They will join as many as 250,000 members of the union during industrial action centred on a disagreement with government over pensions, retirement age and wages. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:01:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greek-transport-hit-by-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greek-transport-hit-by-strike-action/ Travellers in Greece have been warned to expect major delays as public transport was hit by a general strike. With parliamentarians today discussing the latest round of austerity measures in the financially stricken country, demonstrators have taken to Syntagma Square in Athens to make their displeasure known. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disruption-follows-brussels-airport-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disruption-follows-brussels-airport-strike/ Baggage handlers at Brussels Airport have walked out on strike causing the cancellation of many flights at the property. Joined by aircraft loading staff, baggage handlers are unhappy the airport will replace Aviapartner with Swissport in November. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:02:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aer-lingus-strikes-deal-to-avoid-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aer-lingus-strikes-deal-to-avoid-strike/ Potential strike action at Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus has been called off following a deal with pilots’ unions at the carrier. Thousands of passengers had faced disruption today as pilots threatened to walk out in a dispute over the implementation of a new roster. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-action-looms-at-aer-lingus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strike-action-looms-at-aer-lingus/ Potential Aer Lingus passengers are still no closer to discovering if their flights will depart tomorrow as pilots’ unions continued to threaten strike action. With just hours remaining to secure a deal, airline officials were this morning locked in talks at the Labour Relations Commission. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:37:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-pilots-agree-to-ballot-for-summer-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-pilots-agree-to-ballot-for-summer-strike-action/ Holiday plans for thousands could be thrown into chaos after pilots from Virgin Atlantic agreed to ballot for a strike in July. The planned action by up to 750 pilots will hit key long-haul routes during the school summer holidays. Tue, 17 May 2011 19:44:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flights-hit-by-new-greek-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/flights-hit-by-new-greek-strike-action/ Flights to and from Greece have been severely disrupted today as air traffic controllers join union members taking industrial action against national austerity measures. Wed, 11 May 2011 10:50:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-support-for-further-strikes-at-ba/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-support-for-further-strikes-at-ba/ Cabin crew at British Airways have voted in favour of further industrial action in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. Employees voted eight-to-one in favour of new strikes, with disruption now possible over the Easter break. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:40:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-airport-strikes-called-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-airport-strikes-called-off/ Airport workers in Spain have cancelled 22 days of strikes that were threatening to cause major disruption for travellers over the Easter and summer holidays. Sat, 26 Mar 2011 09:16:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-strikes-set-to-be-called-off/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-strikes-set-to-be-called-off/ Holidaymakers set to travel over Easter look likely to be spared a series of strikes by Spanish airport employees. A preliminary agreement between unions and employers has been reached, potentially averting plans for up to 22 days of industrial action. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:25:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-airline-strike-moves-closer-as-talks-collapse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-airline-strike-moves-closer-as-talks-collapse/ Talks aimed at averting a series of strikes at Spanish airports have broken down, with thousands of travellers now facing delays over the Easter holidays. Initial discussions between airport authority Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea and the Spanish government failed to reach agreement earlier, with 22 days of strike action subsequently announced. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:18:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-air-strike-threatened-over-easter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-air-strike-threatened-over-easter/ Airport staff at state owned AENA, the Spanish national airport authority, have threatened 22 days of strikes starting on 20th April. The threatened strikes planned over the Easter holiday, May bank holiday and in the height of summer, are in protest to the government’s partial privatisation of the airport management company. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:41:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/redundancies-prompt-strike-action-at-japan-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/redundancies-prompt-strike-action-at-japan-airlines/ Cabin crew at Japan Airlines are preparing to walk out on strike on Christmas Day as the carrier prepares to make a series of redundancies. The airline was rescued from financial collapse by the Japanese government earlier this year, with a recovery plan approved by courts in November. Fri, 24 Dec 2010 10:23:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greece-hit-by-fresh-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/greece-hit-by-fresh-strike-action/ Civil unrest sweeping Greece has seen the national tourist infrastructure hit by significant disruption. Planes have been grounded at international airports, while rail, ferry and bus services have all been hit during a general strike. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:17:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-airports-return-to-full-operation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/spanish-airports-return-to-full-operation/ Spanish airports have returned to operating at full capacity after the government reopened airspace and forced striking air-traffic controllers to return to work. The government declared a state of alarm on Saturday, taking emergency measures after air traffic controllers staged a walk out on Friday, forcing authorities to close Spanish airspace for 18 hours and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:58:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-lashes-out-at-ba-following-suspension/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-lashes-out-at-ba-following-suspension/ Tensions were again rising in the battle between British Airways and Unite earlier today following the suspension of a member of cabin crew. The British flag-carrier allegedly suspended Ms Andrea Molton following attempts to collect Christmas money for fellow employees presently suspended following strike action earlier in the year. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:01:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disruption-sweep-portugal-as-strike-begins/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/disruption-sweep-portugal-as-strike-begins/ Road, rail and air traffic has been severely disrupted in Portugal as workers walk out on strike over a proposed austerity budget. Members of the UGT and CGTP trade unions have joined the industrial action, which is expected to last for 24-hours. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:55:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-elects-hardline-candidate-ahead-of-ba-battle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unite-elects-hardline-candidate-ahead-of-ba-battle/ The mastermind of the Unite action against British Airways, Len McCluskey, has been elected to lead the union following a ballot. Unite recently rejected the latest contract offer from the airline, with the battle expected to see further industrial unrest during the winter. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:25:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-to-be-hit-by-4-day-french-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aviation-to-be-hit-by-4-day-french-strike/ Aviation passengers moving through French airspace are likely to experience severe disruption later this month with unions calling up to four days of strikes. As opinion hardens against government reforms, six trade unions have called on airline and airport workers to go on strike from Thursday, November 4th. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 03:24:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-authorities-attempt-to-alleviate-fuel-shortages/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/french-authorities-attempt-to-alleviate-fuel-shortages/ French security forces have broken through blockades at three fuel deports in the west of the country as the attempt to alleviate a mounting energy crisis gathers pace. Protests are entering the seventh day across the country, with half the national rail network suspended and reports of delays at airports mounting. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:45:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strikes-hit-french-travel-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strikes-hit-french-travel-connections/ Another 24-hour nationwide strike has begun in France causing severe disruption to road, rail and air links across Europe. Ryanair has been forced to cancel 250 flights, while Air France has also seen staff join picket lines, causing disruption to short-haul services. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:51:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/austerity-strikes-disrupt-european-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/austerity-strikes-disrupt-european-travel/ Thousands of people from across the European Union are expected to take to the streets of Brussels today in protest against austerity budgets imposed by national governments. Spain will also see a general strike, with air traffic controllers joining those on picket lines. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:36:10 +0000