UAE: Travelling to Europe soon? Expect flight disruptions for at least 4 destinations

UAE: Travelling to Europe soon? Expect flight disruptions for at least 4 destinations

A series of strikes and staff shortages have impacted travel to European destinations since last year — and this summer, holidaymakers from around the world are advised to brace for potential disruptions as industrial action continues in certain destinations.

Last month, long queues snaked through check-in counters at airports in Europe, with several flights either cancelled or delayed, as airport staff clamoured for fair wages. These mobilisations are still ongoing and likely to affect more trips, according to media reports.

Similar to what had been the case in previous strikes, these events are likely to impact flights and travellers from the UAE.

To help you plan your European holidays better, here's a list of four destinations where airport and airline strikes are set to take place towards the end of this month until June.

UK

Security guards and staff at London's Heathrow airport are still on strike. Their union had marked eight days in May for the collective action and the last two were set on May 26 and 27.

The Unite union earlier told the media that the strike would result in "inevitable disruption and delays".

The airport had reportedly offered a 10 per cent pay hike and a £1,150 lump sum for 2023 — but