Italy, France and UK airport and rail strikes planned for September
Certain events are scheduled to align with the Rugby World Cup in France.
Currently, Europe is experiencing a surge in strike actions, as numerous workers are dissatisfied with the fact that their wages have not increased in tandem with the soaring inflation rates.
Protests are scheduled across Europe, indicating the importance of verifying your plans before embarking on a journey.
Fortunately, we have compiled all the essential details about the protest right here.
Continue reading to discover the locations and times of upcoming walkouts.
In case your flight or train gets canceled or experiences a delay, you have the right to receive a fresh ticket or compensation. Delve into our comprehensive manual for complete information.
French Air Traffic Control Union Calls For Strikes
The biggest labor organization representing air traffic controllers in France, known as SNCTA, has urged its members to participate in nationwide strikes on the 15th of September and the 13th of October.
The initial strike will align with the Rugby World Cup, an event that will attract a multitude of individuals to the nation. The union strongly criticized the "lack of response from the civil aviation authority (Direction générale de l'Aviation civile, DGAC)" in light of escalating inflation.
This event could potentially lead to numerous flight cancellations and affect flights from other nations that traverse French airspace.
Paris Transport Faces Strikes Over Rugby World Cup
Employees of the Paris Metro have expressed their intention to go on strike during the Rugby World Cup, a sports event that will take place between the dates of September 8th and October 28th at Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
While train operators will be provided with a bonus as a token of appreciation for their extra duties during the occasion, there has been no provision for giving station personnel extra remuneration.
Workers from the public transportation sector in Paris, represented by the FO-RATP trade union, have expressed their intention to go on strike concerning this matter. Talks are presently in progress.
Italian Airport Strikes Cause Flight Cancellations
Airport personnel and employees throughout Italy are set to engage in a strike lasting 24 hours on 8 September.
Unions are demanding enhanced job stability and salary hikes in light of surging inflation.
Luggage handlers, who belong to the FLAI Trasporti labor union, are anticipated to join the strike.
The extent of the disruption remains uncertain, although a few airlines have already commenced the cancellation of flights.
ITA Airways stated that it has been "compelled to modify" its operations, resulting in the cancellation of 30 domestic flights as a result of industrial action. The airline further mentioned that affected passengers will have the option to reschedule their flights without any additional charges or request a full refund if their flight gets cancelled or delayed for more than 5 hours.
Ryanair has additionally scrapped a limited amount of flights, assuring passengers that they will receive prompt notifications if their travel plans are impacted.
EasyJet has given a cautionary notice about potential delays and disturbances, however, they have not canceled any flights at this moment.
Italy's aviation authority ENAC has provided assurance to travelers that flights will continue as scheduled during strikes occurring from 7am to 10am and 6pm to 9pm.
Airport luggage handlers across the nation will also embark on a 24-hour strike on the 29th of September.
Italy's Air Traffic Control Strikes
On the 16th of September, air traffic controllers in airports across the nation will hold a strike lasting eight hours, starting from 10 in the morning and concluding at 6 in the evening.
Certain flights will receive protection during strikes in Italy. The civil aviation authority of Italy, also known as ENAC, will release a roster of flights that are ensured to operate despite the strike, just a few days prior.
Flights set to depart prior to 10am and post 6pm are not anticipated to experience any impact due to the strike, although there might be some indirect consequences.
Wizz Air Ground Handlers Strike At Luton Air
Employees responsible for ground handling services at Luton Airport have announced their intention to engage in strikes lasting a full day, scheduled for the 13th of September.
According to the union Unite, the strikes are expected to bring about significant inconvenience for Wizz Air travelers.
Workers from GH London, the ground handling company for the airline, have collectively decided to go on strike as a means of expressing their discontent towards substandard working conditions and unjust treatment.
More Ryanair Strikes In Belgium
Pilots employed by Ryanair, a company headquartered in Belgium, are preparing to engage in another strike on the dates of 14th and 15th September.
The month of July and August witnessed numerous flight cancellations at Charleroi airport due to strikes organized by two trade unions, namely CNE and ACV Puls, along with the pilots' union called Beca. These strikes led to the disruption of hundreds of flights.
The announcement of a strike extends until October 2024 as members of the CNE union caution that they will probably continue with their protest unless significant changes are implemented pertaining to their working conditions and wages.
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