Transport strike in UK, France! Avoid travelling to Europe on THESE dates

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Airport this summer has been canceled as staff members accepted a two-year pay deal. However, Birmingham Airport may face disruptions from July 18 due to a strike by Unite Union members over pay issues. This is expected to impact security and other functions.

Air traffic control challenges have resulted in the cancellation of approximately 1,700 EasyJet flights in July and August, with many originating from London's Gatwick Airport.  Furthermore, the RMT Union has announced three days of strike action affecting several train operating companies on July 20, 22, and 29, while ASLEF members will be withdrawing from working overtime from July 17 to 22. These rail strikes are anticipated to cause significant disruptions to train services in the UK. Italian train companies Trenitalia and Italo went on strike for better wages and work-life balance on July 13-14.

Airports in Italy will experience staff strikes from 10am to 6pm on July 15. Malta Air pilots will strike from noon to 4pm, and Vueling pilots and flight attendants from 10am to 6pm.  Ita Airways has already canceled flights due to expected disruptions. Protests erupted in France following a bill that raised the retirement age from 62 to 64.

Trade unions and workers demonstrated, resulting in violent clashes with the police. Tourism suffered as many attractions closed. Air traffic controllers and SNCF railway workers staged multiple strikes, causing flight delays and cancellations.