Strike action for travellers is an added stress and frustration when planning our trips either within the UK or if we’re heading abroad. According to the Office for National Statistics nearly 20% of people reported disruption to their travel plans due to strike action on Britain’s railways in 2022. Whilst this was mainly people looking to get to work it would have also affected those using trains to head on holiday or to get to airports for further afield adventures.
It's not just rail strikes either, UK travellers have - over the course of the past few years – been affected by cabin crew, air traffic control, baggage handlers, border force, pilots and ferry staff plan strike action causing delays at the UK’s seaports and airports.
Whilst the airport operators tell us they are better prepared to handle strike action, there will always likely be some disruption when one or more critical elements of the travel ecosystem is missing or have less capacity.
In the event that you are affected by strike action on your next journey, our guide will walk you through the support you should get from your airline, travel operator and your travel insurance provider.