Flight strikes calendar: November–December 2026 (UK & Europe)
Updated · FlightClaimHQ
Strikes, strike notices and airport closures that may affect flights to or from the UK, with the date, the country, airport or airline, who is striking, the known impact and the status. Every line cites its sources and links to our article when we have one. Only events confirmed by reliable sources are listed: when sources contradict each other, the event is left out until they agree.
Upcoming and ongoing strikes
| Dates | Country, airport or airline | Who is striking | Known impact | Status | UK261 compensation | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy, Naples Capodichino (some flights moved to Salerno)Our article | Airport worksNo strike: airport closed to commercial flights for runway and taxiway works | Some airlines fly to Salerno instead, others cancel or reroute via Rome. | Confirmed | Planned works: depends on the notice given (14-day rule) | ||
| Ireland (nationwide), including Dublin AirportOur article | General strike24-hour public sector strike called by the Ictu Public Services Committee unions, including Fórsa | Suspended on 11 November after a draft pay deal (RTÉ); union members will vote, results expected early December. No flight cancellations had been announced. | Suspended | No disruption expected from this action while it is suspended or called off | ||
| Spain, Barcelona-El PratOur article | Airport worksNo strike: single runway in use during Aena works on runway 02/20 | 1,441 slots not operated, about 15% of capacity, according to Aena. Flights may be cancelled, merged or retimed. | Confirmed | Planned works: depends on the notice given (14-day rule) | ||
| Italy (nationwide)Our article | General strikeFull-day general strike called by the CGIL union confederation, all public and private sectors | Arrangements for air transport not yet announced. Italian rules usually protect departures from 7am to 10am and 6pm to 9pm. | Announced | Depends on which staff actually strike | ||
| Italy (nationwide), ENAV air traffic controlOur article | Air traffic controlENAV air traffic control staff, 1pm to 5pm local time (Filt-Cgil and Ugl Trasporto Aereo) | Outside the protected time windows: afternoon flights between the UK and Italy are the most exposed. | Announced | External strike: usually no compensation; care and refund or rerouting | ||
| Italy, Milan MalpensaOur article | Air traffic controlENAV air traffic control staff at Malpensa, 24 hours (RSA Fast-Confsal AV) | Covers the whole day. No airline cancellations announced as of 25 October. | Announced | External strike: usually no compensation; care and refund or rerouting | ||
| Italy, Pisa and Florence airportsOur article | Airport staffStaff of Toscana Aeroporti, GH Toscana and Consulta, 24 hours from 00:00 to 23:59 (USB Lavoro Privato) | Announced, may still change. No airline cancellations announced as of 8 November. | Announced | External strike: usually no compensation; care and refund or rerouting | ||
| Italy, Venice Marco PoloOur article | Airport staffSicuritalia IVRI security screening staff, 24 hours (Fisascat-Cisl) | Longer queues at security are more likely than cancellations. | Announced | External strike: usually no compensation; care and refund or rerouting | ||
| Italy (nationwide) | General strike24-hour general strike, public and private sectors, air transport included (CUB, SGB, SI Cobas and other grassroots unions) | Announced. Arrangements for air transport not published as of 9 November; flights 7-10am and 6-9pm are guaranteed in Italian air strikes. | Announced | Depends on which staff actually strike | ||
| Italy, Rome Fiumicino and CiampinoOur article | Airport staffGround-handling staff of Aviation Services, 24 hours (FAST-Confsal) | Planned, may still be changed or revoked. Possible delays to check-in and baggage handling. | Announced | External strike: usually no compensation; care and refund or rerouting | ||
| Italy, BolognaOur article | Air traffic controlENAV air traffic control staff at Bologna airport, 24 hours (UILT-UIL) | Planned, may still be changed or revoked. Delays or cancellations possible at Bologna. | Announced | External strike: usually no compensation; care and refund or rerouting | ||
| Italy, Bologna | Airport staffCleaning contractor staff (La Lucente) at Bologna airport, 11am to 3pm (FILCAMS-CGIL, UILT-UIL) | Planned, may still be changed or revoked. Limited impact on flights expected; check your flight status. | Announced | External strike: usually no compensation; care and refund or rerouting | ||
| Portugal, Lisbon, Porto and Faro (easyJet)Our article | Airline staffeasyJet cabin crew based in Portugal (SNPVAC union) | Minimum services include one daily Lisbon to London return; other UK routes, such as Faro and Porto, are not protected. | Announced | Airline's own staff: compensation possible, up to £520 |
Recent strikes
Events of the past weeks, with their last known status. A flight disrupted by one of them may still give rise to a claim.
| Dates | Country, airport or airline | Who is striking | Known impact | Status | UK261 compensation | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain (nationwide), including Madrid, Barcelona and resort airportsOur article | General strike24-hour general strike called by UGT and CCOO, joined by CGT, CIG, ELA and LAB | No airline cancellations announced as of 8 Nov. Flight minimum services published by the Transport Ministry; airport security at 90% (BOE, 4 Nov); reduced transport to El Prat. | Announced | Depends on which staff actually strike | ||
| France (nationwide)Our article | General strikeCross-sector day of strikes (CFDT, CGT, FO, UNSA, FSU); SNCTA air traffic controllers not taking part | The French civil aviation authority DGAC did not ask airlines to cut their schedules. | Confirmed | Depends on which staff actually strike | ||
| UK, Leeds Bradford AirportOur article | Airport staffMore than 130 Unite members, including air traffic controllers and hourly paid airport staff | Half-term walkout paused for Acas talks; Unite says new dates could still be announced. | Suspended | No disruption expected from this action while it is suspended or called off | ||
| France (nationwide), crew under French lawOur article | Airline staffPilots and cabin crew unions (SNPL, SNPNC-FO, SNGAF, UNAC, UNSA PNC) | Suspended on 9 October after government concessions on pensions; the unions say it is not cancelled. | Suspended | No disruption expected from this action while it is suspended or called off | ||
| Italy, Milan, Rome and Naples (easyJet)Our article | Airline staffeasyJet flight crew based in Italy, 24 hours (USB union) | The strike went ahead on the same day as an ENAV air traffic control network failure; easyJet flights cancelled. | Confirmed | Airline's own staff: compensation possible, up to £520 | ||
| Portugal, Lisbon, Porto and Faro (easyJet)Our article | Airline staffeasyJet cabin crew based in Portugal (SNPVAC union) | The strike went ahead. easyJet cut its Portugal programme from 786 to 442 flights, UK routes included. | Confirmed | Airline's own staff: compensation possible, up to £520 |
How to read the status
- Confirmed: the event is going ahead or took place, according to the sources cited.
- Announced: strike called or notice filed; it may still be called off, reduced or postponed.
- Suspended: paused (for talks, for example), not cancelled; new dates may be announced.
- Called off: the action will not take place, according to the sources cited.
Times and the list of affected flights depend on the airlines: always check your flight status before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do I get compensation if my flight is cancelled because of a strike?
It depends on who is striking. A strike by the airline's own staff is generally not an extraordinary circumstance (CJEU, C-28/20), so compensation of up to £520 may be due if the cancellation came less than 14 days before departure or you arrived 3 hours or more late. A strike by air traffic control or airport staff is usually extraordinary, so compensation is generally not due, but care and a refund or rerouting still apply.
What is the difference between an announced and a confirmed strike?
An announced strike has been called or notified but can still be called off, reduced or postponed. A confirmed strike is going ahead or took place according to the sources cited. A suspended strike is paused, not cancelled.
How is this strike calendar updated?
Our daily news team adds each new event once it is confirmed by reliable sources, such as an airline, an airport, an authority, a union or the major press, and updates its status when it changes. When reliable sources contradict each other, the event is left out until they agree. Each line shows its sources.
My flight is on a strike day: what should I do?
Check your flight status and your airline's messages the day before and on the day, and allow extra time to reach the airport. If your flight is cancelled, the airline must offer a refund or an alternative flight and look after you while you wait. Keep your boarding pass and receipts. FlightClaimHQ can check your case and handle the claim for you.
What does the 14-day rule mean?
Fixed compensation for a cancellation is only due if you were told less than 14 days before departure. If the airline warned you 14 days or more in advance, you can still choose a refund or rerouting, but fixed compensation does not apply.
How we build this calendar
This calendar is compiled by the FlightClaimHQ news team from our sourced articles and from airlines, airports, authorities, unions and the major press. An event is listed only when it appears in one of our articles or is confirmed by two reliable sources; when sources contradict each other, it is left out.
Information can change quickly: always check your flight status with your airline.
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