New Delhi:- Airlines and airport employees around the world have one thing in common employees want better working conditions and salaries. This has led to numerous strikes and protests, and many airports and airlines are struggling to meet staffing needs. Air traffic controllers in Europe are working hard to improve the situation and are planning strikes in the summer.
According to The Times, one in three flights could be affected by a strike by Eurocontrol workers or organizers. This means that approximately 12,600 flights per day are expected to be affected. Eurocontrol is estimated to handle more than 30,000 flights per day in July and August. In addition to ongoing strikes by pilots and other airline staff, the threat of air traffic control strikes has emerged.
Eurocontrol's operations center currently monitors 10 million flights a year, ensuring that aircraft operate safely in European airspace. There is currently no set date for the strike. But one of Eurocontrol's trade unions, Union Syndical Brussels, issued a statement warning that "industrial action" could take place within the next six months.
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Flight disruptions may include flight delays and cancellations. There may also be longer wait times at security checkpoints, ticketing counters, and baggage counters as airline staff work hard to keep affected passengers updated. To avoid confusion, some airlines have taken steps to cancel flights in advance.
One of those airlines, British airline EasyJet, announced 2 of its flights in July and August ahead of the potential disruption affecting 180,000 travelers using London's Gatwick Airport. canceled %. Other airlines such as British Airways and Ryanair also canceled flights earlier this summer due to strikes at French air traffic control centers. Travelers are entering a summer of airport mayhem amid other complications in the industry such as weather-related delays, mechanical issues, and technical glitches.
It is always recommended to take out travel insurance, especially when traveling internationally. Companies like Faye offer comprehensive travel coverage based on your individual needs. This allows you to pay for what you need with travel insurance instead of buying standard insurance with standard coverage approaches. Another advantage is that Faye will pay you instantly in the event of a flight disruption.
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Another major asset in European travel is AirHelp, a passenger advocacy group. Although the same federal laws generally apply, each airline has its own rules and regulations regarding flight interruption compensation. Passengers usually ask themselves:
AirHelp leverages a network of attorneys representing dozens of countries to help answer these questions for all types of flight disruptions, including those related to strikes. Passengers affected by airline strikes can now receive up to $700 in compensation, according to the airline's website. Passengers can enter their flight information into the Eligibility Checker to see potential benefits.
If you're planning a trip to Europe in the coming months, you can monitor your flight status through the airline's mobile app or Flight Aware website. Also, sign up for email and SMS alerts. You can also use tools like social media to track real-time events for each airport you use during your trip. Both Twitter and TikTok are great sources of updates from airlines and other travelers.
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The Eurocontrol organizers and workers have gone on strike and this may affect the ongoing flights according to the sources Eurocontrol have mentioned that they might have to handle around 30,000 flights daily and after the strike 1 of 3 flights may get affected.