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'It's not rocket science': Will travel chaos return this summer?

Many are hoping to leave the queues and piles of abandoned baggage in 2022.

France

Fifth day of protests against Macron’s pension reform plan grips Franc

Up to 650,000 people are expected to participate in demonstrations across France over Macron's plans to raise the minimum retirement age.

United Kingdom

'Significant disruption' warning as UK braces for mass strikes

The industrial action involves school teachers and classroom assistants, some bus and train drivers, security guards, civil servants, and staff at 150 universities.

France

'Historic day': Millions protest pension reform in France

Public transport networks, especially train services, were impacted by strikes, while some electricity companies reported up to 100% staff walkouts.

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Israel

Missiles over the West Bank after nine Palestinians killed in raid

The night skies over the West Bank were lit up by Israeli airstrikes and Palestinian rocket fire. Violence flared after nine Palestinians were killed in an Israeli raid on Jenin refugee camp on Thursday.

Travel News

February ski holidays in France could be ruined by ski worker strike

The industrial action could hit skiers during one of the industry’s busiest periods.

World News

Berlin airport 'paralysed' as Europe hit by another day of strikes

Across Europe, several workers are striking over pay and working conditions.

Travel News

France travel strikes: Expected disruption during tomorrow's walkouts

Check this list of strikes before planning your journey.

France

Millions of workers strike over French government pension reforms

In France, millions of workers took to the streets in protest at President Emmanuel Macron's proposed pension reforms that would see the minimum retirement age go from 62 to 64

Travel News

Which European airports had the worst flight delays in 2022?

Half of all European flights were delayed last summer, a new report suggests - and nearly 7 per cent were cancelled.

Travel News

UK strikes: Will mass civil service walkout affect travel next month?

100,000 civil service workers are set to walk out over pay and working conditions.

United Kingdom

UK legislation to ensure "minimum safety levels" during strikes

Trade Unions in the UK have branded government proposals to ensure legal "minimum safety levels" during strikes as "undemocratic" and threatened legal action

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New British law to blunt strikes to be introduced to parliament

The government has angered unions with plans to make it harder for key workers to strike by setting ”minimum safety levels” for firefighters, ambulance services and railways during a strike.

United Kingdom

Thousands of workers in the UK to walk out over pay and conditions

UK government faces renewed headwinds in 2023 as thousands of workers rally behind national unions and take industrial action against rising inflation and the cost of living crisis.

United Kingdom

UK rail services severely disrupted amid widespread strike action

UK rail services have again been severely disrupted amid widespread strike action by workers over pay and working conditions

United Kingdom

British rail workers start new year with week-long strike

British rail workers start new year with week-long strike

Travel News

New Year travel strikes are planned in all of these places in Europe

Industrial action during the busy festive season could cause problems for passengers heading home or away for New Year.

France

Do train strikes happen during Christmas every year in France?

Until now, the SNCF had only experienced two major strikes during the Christmas holidays, in 1986 and in 2019.

Travel News

Train strikes: Here's how much train drivers are paid around Europe

Train strikes over pay disputes are common. But what are train drivers actually paid?

Experiences

Hand luggage only: How to pack for a week away with just one bag

We put a wheelie and a backpack to the test to see which fits more.