Europe 22 strikes delays and cancellation information

[I love to travel]

Given that this summer is expected to be he'll in Europe I thought it might be helpful if we post our collective knowledge of strikes, airport shut-downs etc in Europe and the UK this summer.

@Admin would a wiki be a good idea?

 

[Melburnian1]

Easyjet workers in Spain wil strike in three phases in July – From 1st to 3rd, 15th to 17th and 29th to 31st.

The three 72-hour walks outs will involve hundreds of crew at bases in Barcelona, Málaga and Palma.

 

[AIRwin]

Interested to know any impacts on my BA flights?

 

[I love to travel]

Interested to know any impacts on my BA flights?

There will be BA strikes at LHR dates unknown.

 

[AIRwin]

There will be BA strikes at LHR dates unknown.

More importantly, will I be entitled to any EU261 compensation?

 

[I love to travel]

More importantly, will I be entitled to any EU261 compensation?

No strikes are exempt.

 

[AIRwin]

No strikes are exempt.

Let's hope I won't be posting here on my experience...

 

[Melburnian1]

No strikes are exempt.

An ambiguous reply.

Did you mean 'No you are not so entitled, as strikes are exempt"?

 

[I love to travel]

An ambiguous reply.

Did you mean 'No you are not so entitled, as strikes are exempt"?

Yes that is what I meant. Reasons for exemption include strikes weather and ATC issues (note: this list is not exhaustive.

 

[I love to travel]

BA has cancelled 750 flights in July more expected in August. Flyertalk has more details if anyone needs it.

 

[I love to travel]

Unite now striking at Heathrow 21 to 24 July. Affects fuel supply to some airlines.

 

[AIRwin]

Creeping up on my LHR flights in August...

 

[I love to travel]

Creeping up on my LHR flights in August...

Same here. At least they have to give 14 days notice

 

[jeza]

BA has cancelled 750 flights in July more expected in August. Flyertalk has more details if anyone needs it.

Not just cancellations, looks like they are also getting other carriers to fly for them. Received notification this morning that my BCN-LHR flight in October would but be operated by IB instead of BA.

 

[I love to travel]

Not just cancellations, looks like they are also getting other carriers to fly for them. Received notification this morning that my BCN-LHR flight in October would but be operated by IB instead of BA.

Yes they are wet leasing Finnair flights.
Also another potential strike this Friday at CDG

 

[AIRwin]

Yes they are wet leasing Finnair flights.

My flight has been swapped back from AY operated to BA...

 

[AIRwin]

And now BA has cancelled my return flight...

 

[I love to travel]

And now BA has cancelled my return flight...

Do they give you a suitable rebooking option?

 

[AIRwin]

Do they give you a suitable rebooking option?

According to the email from BA:

You can rebook yourself onto the next available flight, or claim a refund, by going to Manage My Booking.

Please be aware that if you agree to choose a different departure point or destination to the ones on your original booking, you can't claim expenses for travel from, to or between these locations, such as car hire, parking costs or train tickets.

 

[I love to travel]

According to the email from BA:

You can rebook yourself onto the next available flight, or claim a refund, by going to Manage My Booking.

Please be aware that if you agree to choose a different departure point or destination to the ones on your original booking, you can't claim expenses for travel from, to or between these locations, such as car hire, parking costs or train tickets.

Hopefully the next available flight is at least on the same day.