Well, this has been brewing for a while, but it looks like the planned strike by Unite members is going ahead at Heathrow Airport on the 5th and 6th August. Not even these umbrellas will save you from the upcoming strike action - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Expect the following: Cancellations - like it or not, they will happen. Expect short haul programmes to … [Read more...]

It seems British Airways attempt to overturn the proposed strike by BALPA members has failed - with the case thrown out of the Court of Appeal. British Airways Boeing 787-9 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  As such, the proposed strike action over pay is still in play. BALPA have to legally give 14 days notice to British Airways over dates of strike action. For … [Read more...]

It seems the strike action at SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) continues, with 587 flights already cancelled for flights on Sunday 28th April, along with additional flights cancelled today (27th April). SAS Airbus A330 at Stockholm Arlanda - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The strike is predicted to hit 64,000 passengers, and follows on from the strike held on Friday. As … [Read more...]

It seems that Scandinavian Airlines pilots have walked out on strike - impacting the operation of the network today (26th April). SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System) Boeing 737-600 taxing - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With pilots going out on strike, at least 670 flights have been cancelled across their network. Flights operated by SAS Ireland and other partners … [Read more...]

With the National Strike occurring on the 13th February, Brussels Airlines is well and truly caught up - with the airline virtually scrubbing its entire operation for the day. Brussels Airlines A319 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The entire timetable has been dropped -  save Brussels Airlines that operate from the African and North-American … [Read more...]

The Verdi strike affecting German airports is going to take a heavy toll - with Lufthansa cancelling up 500 flights A rather calm air-side at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Passengers are strongly advised to keep checking reservations via Lufthansa applications (site, mobile) and ensure they keep their details up to date. In some cases, re-routing … [Read more...]

In a turn up for the books, it seems that Irish-based pilots who fly for Ryanair are due to go out on strike on the 12th July. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 coming into land at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The IALPA union members (represented by Fórsa) voted in favour of strike action over terms and conditions, as well as transfers between European … [Read more...]

For those who think travel is overrated on Air France - good news! There's another strike today (7th May), going through to the 8th May. Air France is expecting to operate 85% of its schedule on the 7th May, with an updated plan for the 8th May to come. Air France A320 with Sharklets at Manchester Airport- Image, Economy Class and Beyond The exact splits between the … [Read more...]

Well, if it isn't France that's having a strike, it's Germany that has one. This time the Verdi Union is calling out its workers on strike at Cologne (Köln), Frankfurt, Munich and Bremen on Tuesday 10th April This board is going to have a lot of cancelled flights tomorrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Over 800 flights are due to be cancelled. The strike … [Read more...]