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Here are the dates that European airport employees will go on strike this summer.
Summertime is prime time for travel. There are a few strikes to be aware of throughout Europe, but we hope your trip will be trouble-free.
If you need guidance and are going to travel during these days, see our article on insurance policies and strike coverage. Find out what compensation you might be eligible for if your flight is canceled or delayed as well.
The European strikes to watch out for are listed below.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
When: August 18–21 and 22–28
Later this month at Gatwick, ground-handling employees who work for two companies will strike.
Red Handling employees will be on strike from August 18–21 and 25–28. This strike will largely impact the ground handling crew for Norse Atlantic Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Delta Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, and Saudia.
On August 18–20 and 22–24, Wilson James employees will also be present with them.
Around 216 flights could be impacted, affecting over 45,000 passengers, according to Unite, the union that represents the workers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
When: From on August 15
After rejecting a salary offer earlier this month, refueling employees will begin "indefinite strike action" at Birmingham Airport on August 15.
The strike may have an impact on flights operated by a number of airlines that use the Midlands hub, including Tui Airways, EasyJet, Wizz Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Emirates.
In conclusion
Nothing is definite in regard to strikes, and there is always a chance that unions and employers will come to a deal.
However, everyone is finding life challenging as a result of the current economic crisis. While the cost of living situation is getting worse for workers, travel companies are scrambling to satisfy shareholders in the wake of the pandemic. It seems unlikely that either side's pressures will let off very soon.
In the tourism industry, there is a significant likelihood of additional strikes this year. Observe these dates and make your plans accordingly.
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