Europe's summer travel chaos

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Strikes and staff shortages are forcing airlines all over Europe to cancel thousands of flights and causing hours-long queues at major airports.

After sweeping job cuts and pay cuts when Covid-19 brought travel to a grinding halt, staff across the industry from pilots to baggage handlers are asking for big pay increases and better working conditions.

Charles de Gaulle, Paris - Workers at France's main airport went on strike on June 9 to demand a €300 per month increase and better working conditions, leading to the cancellation of 25% of flights. Further action is planned for July 2. Lufthansa - A German trade union representing Lufthansa ground staff is demanding at least €350 a month more over 12 months to cushion the effects of soaring inflation, with first round of negotiations set to take place June 30.

The daa, which operates Dublin and Cork airports, is on track to have over 900 security staff in place by the end of June. It also aims to hire another 100 during July. The head of the ABL association of aircraft ground handling employees expects 1,000 to 2,000 workers will be allowed in for three months, most likely starting in August.

 

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