 As state schools prepare to break up and the summer holidays begin, travel plans could face disruption due to strikes across Europe. While the good news for those flying in and out of Heathrow airport is that the planned 31 day walkout by security staff has been called off, other strikes impacting travel at a UK airport and across the continent are still set to go ahead. With last summer's getaway severely impacted by delays, cancellations and lost luggage due to strikes and staff shortages, what lies in store for 2023? Here's what you need to know about industrial action which could affect travel and holidays in Europe – remember to check out your rights if your plans are impacted. easyJet strike In addition to cancelling 1,700 of its Gatwick summer flights, affecting 180,000 passengers in July and August, there will also be a strike by cabin crew in Portugal from July 17-25, according to local media. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The reports state that easyJet has cancelled 69% of its Portugal flights from Porto, Lisbon and Faro on those strike days – that's 350 flights. You should contact easyJet to find out if your flight is impacted. Ryanair strike Ryanair pilots in Belgium are to strike on July 15-16, demanding higher wages and better working conditions, and opposing any reduction in rest days. Ryanair pilots in Belgium are to walk out (Picture: REUTERS/Ints Kalnins) Around 140 flights from Brussels' Charleroi airport could be affected, but it is yet unclear how many pilots will join and what cancellations could result. You should contact Ryanair to find out if your flight is impacted. Birmingham Airport Although security staff at London's Heathrow have resolved their dispute, those at Birmingham airport have not – and will begin all-out continuous strike action from July 18. Unite union said the strike action would impact the airport's){kind=link}
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As state schools prepare to break up and the summer holidays begin, travel plans could face disruption due to strikes across Europe.
While the good news for those flying in and out of Heathrow airport is that the planned 31 day walkout by security staff has been called off, other strikes impacting travel at a UK airport and across the continent are still set to go ahead.
With last summer’s getaway severely impacted by delays, cancellations and lost luggage due to strikes and staff shortages, what lies in store for 2023?
Here’s what you need to know about industrial action which could affect travel and holidays in Europe – remember to check out your rights if your plans are impacted.