Those hoping to jet off across Europe over Christmas and New Year could see their plans shaken by a sea of strikes.
Europe largely protects the right to strike, and as a result protests are common, whether announced months in advance or at the last minute.
Europe could be ruined by some travel disruptions This holiday season, so it's always wise to check for any disruptions before traveling.
Here is the complete list of cities to travel to strikes are planned.
Italy: National strikes of trains, trams and planes:
A planned 24-hour general strike across all air, rail and public transport services will take place on December 13.
Ferry services to Sicily and Sardinia as well as motorway toll services may also be affected by delays and cancellations.
The industrial action was organized to protest against the government's economic policies which union leaders say are causing a “dramatic deterioration of working conditions” and “increasing social inequalities”.
Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini called for the strike to be reduced to four hours. In a post on “common sense is necessary”.
However, the USB union said it would defy Salvini's order and the strike would continue as planned.
Commuters in Italian cities can also expect delays and cancellations due to a four-hour nationwide public transport strike on January 10, called by the FAISA-CONFAIL union.
Italians still won't be able to breathe easy as staff at Gest, which operates Florence's trams, are planning a 24-hour protest on January 25.
France: trains and ports could be disrupted at Christmas
A strike affecting train travelers began yesterday, December 11, and with no end date set it is likely industrial action could last until Christmas.
France: EasyJet strike
French employees of easyJet have filed an indefinite strike notice against the planned closure of its Toulouse hub. The strikes began in September and are scheduled to continue until December 16.
Further strike action could hit easyJet operations across the country in the coming weeks.
Scotland: Edinburgh workers threaten three-week walkout
Fuel tank workers for North Air based in Edinburgh Airport threaten to walk out for nearly three weeks due to a pay dispute.
THE Unite the union says the walkout will begin at 5 a.m. on December 18 – exactly one week before Christmas. It will end at the same time on January 6.
The 19-day period is the expected busiest days of winter at the capital's busiest airport, disrupting those planning to travel over Christmas and New Year.
Across Europe: Finnair flights canceled
Finnair canceled 300 flights on December 9 and 13, affecting around 33,000 air passengers due to a strike called by the Finnish Airline Pilots' Association. The airline warned that this could also impact flights on both sides of the two-day strike.
