Popular European Destinations Brace For Travel Disruption

Crowds gather in Rome, Italy (Photo Credit: Bruce Parkinson)

Travel and tourism could be disrupted in parts of Europe in the coming weeks.

Various strikes, especially in Italy, Germany, France and Portugal could be chaotic.

Multiple walkouts are expected in those countries as well as the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. That covers the main tourist regions of the continent. The strikes—over better pay and working conditions—will impact air travel and public transportation.

The inconvenience level might be high.

In Germany, there is a strike scheduled through Sunday, September 1 on Lufthansa Airlines subsidiary Discover, which could cause a problem for travel within Europe from German destinations.

Delays and cancellations are also possible in Portugal because of a planned strike on September 1 by airport maintenance workers.

Disruptions are also possible in Italy, including cities such as Rome, Milan and Florence, as airline crews are set to strike on September 7. Public transportation workers are also prepared to walk out on September 8, 9 and 20.

Even though a strike has been called off, railway service in the UK could be slowed.

There are also public transportation strikes set for September 11 in the Netherlands.

Many travel experts are stressing the need for travel insurance that covers such events. The news comes at a time when international travel is booming but also comes against the backdrop of protests across Europe against mass tourism.

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