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European Travel Disrupted by Coordinated Strikes During Easter Period

Air and ground transport strikes in Greece, Italy, and the UK halt flights, delay services, and spark uncertainty for holiday travelers.

The Greek capital's main railway station is closed during a nationwide 24-hour strike, as labor unions press for a full return of collective bargaining rights that were scrapped during successive international bailouts more than a decade ago, in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
Security patrol at the Greek capital's shuttered main railway station during a nationwide 24-hour strike, as labor unions press for a full return of collective bargaining rights that were scrapped during successive international bailouts more than a decade ago, in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
The Greek capital's main railway station is closed during a nationwide 24-hour strike, as labor unions press for a full return of collective bargaining rights that were scrapped during successive international bailouts more than a decade ago, in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Overview

  • Greek air traffic controllers have launched a 24-hour strike on April 9, grounding all commercial flights at Athens International Airport.
  • EasyJet flight attendants in Italy are striking for four hours on April 9, affecting flights at Milan and Naples airports.
  • UK transport disruptions include strikes by Heathrow assistance workers and British Airways cleaners, with Gatwick ground handling staff set to strike later this Easter weekend.
  • Greek airlines Aegean and Olympic Air are offering flexible ticket changes for passengers, but some measures hinge on pending legal decisions regarding the strikes.
  • A six-week strike notice from the French rail union SUD-Rail raises concerns about further travel delays during the Easter period.