Transport strikes have become a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.
Walkouts are sometimes planned months ahead but others are announced just days or hours before. The potential for last-minute disruption means it always pays to check before you travel.
Luckily, we have gathered everything you need to know about upcoming strikes in Europe below.
Read on to find out where and when walkouts are taking place.
If your flight or train is cancelled or delayed, you could be entitled to a new ticket or compensation. Read our guide for the full details.
Belgium: Flights cancelled due to nationwide strike
Both main airports serving Belgium's capital, Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport, have cancelled all flights departing on 31 March due to a one-day nationwide strike protesting the new government's proposal to reform pensions and the labour market.
Brussels airport has warned that arriving flights could also be impacted by the national strike, with major disruptions to airport operations expected all day. Departing flights have all been cancelled as the airport expects widespread participation in the strike by security personnel and ground handling staff.
"The airlines will contact passengers whose flight has been impacted. We ask not to come to the airport on that day," it said in an announcement on its website.
All arriving and departing flights have been cancelled at Charleroi Airport.
"Passengers scheduled to fly to and from Charleroi next Monday will be contacted by their airline for a rebooking or refund," the airport has said.
Limited timetables due to week-long rail strike
A week-long nationwide rail strike is also taking place in Belgium from 23 March until 30 March. Followed by the general strike on 31 March, it may result in limited rail services across the network from 23 to 31 March. Alternative train services may be operational depending on staff availability.
"The impact of the strike will vary from day to day and may be greater on weekdays than at weekends," National rail operator SNCB/NMBS told The Brussels Times.
Passengers are advised to check the SNCB timetable shortly before departing for their planned rail journey for up-to-date train times. Affected travellers can also download a strike certificate after their journey to prove they were impacted by a cancellation.
Though international rail services were expected to run normally, they have also been impacted by the walkout, with Eurostar cancelling some services early in the week.
Italy: Scattered public transport and airport strikes throughout April
Travellers in Italy can expect to face disruption from several strikes with regional walkouts taking place throughout April.
On 26 April, a national public transport strike will see workers walk out across the country for four hours.
The protest is likely to affect all types of local public transport, from buses, trams, commuter trains, water buses and ferries to underground metro lines. It shouldn’t impact long-distance rail services and taxis.
Exact impacts will vary from city to city, so check the relevant transport company’s website or social media channels before you decide to travel.
Italian strike laws mean operators are required to provide some essential services during strikes that fall on weekdays.
Nationwide strikes to hit rail services
Staff at rail operators Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper, Trenord and Italo plan to take part in a 23-hour strike on 11 and 12 April. It will start at 3am on 11 April and end at 2am on 12 April, with both local and long-distance services affected.
Passengers can expect delays and disruption, but exact impacts are likely to vary depending on region, operator and time of day.
Italian strike laws mean all involved transport operators will be required to guarantee a minimum level of service to allow commuters to travel to and from work.
Airport strikes across the country
Baggage handlers, security staff and air traffic controllers at airports around the country plan to strike for four hours – from midday to 4pm - on 9 April.
It could impact flight arrivals and departures during this time as well as check-in and baggage drop off or collection.
Italian air transport laws mean services scheduled to depart between 7am and 10am and between 6pm and 9pm will be protected from strike action and should go ahead as planned.
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