Christmas Travel Chaos: European Airport Strikes Disrupt December Getaways
December travel across Europe is facing renewed disruption as airport workers in Italy, the UK, and Spain plan strikes during the busiest holiday period of the year.
December travel across Europe is facing renewed disruption as airport workers in Italy, the UK, and Spain plan strikes during the busiest holiday period of the year.
Airport strikes in Portugal on December 11 are expected to paralyze flights and public transport across the country. Here’s what travelers need to know before navigating the disruption.
Ground-handling staff strikes are set to disrupt flights across Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Madeira, and the Azores from September 2025 through January 2026, affecting millions of travelers.
Ground handling strikes by Azul Handling and Menzies staff will hit 12 Spanish airports from mid-August through December, causing delays, baggage disruptions, and flight uncertainties at peak travel weekends affecting dozens of international and budget airlines.