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Christmas Travel Chaos: Strikes and Delays Across Europe

12/20/2025

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European travel disruptions are expected this Christmas due to airport strikes and EU border checks causing waits up to three hours for non-EU travelers.
In the United Kingdom, easyJet ground staff at London Luton will strike December 19–22 and 26–29.
SAS cabin crew at Heathrow will strike December 22–24 and December 26.
Ryanair's ground handling partner Azul Handling will continue weekend strikes through December 31, causing delays at Spanish airports.

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European travel disruptions are expected this Christmas due to airport strikes and EU border checks causing waits up to three hours for non-EU travelers.
In the United Kingdom, easyJet ground staff at London Luton will strike December 19–22 and 26–29.
SAS cabin crew at Heathrow will strike December 22–24 and December 26.
Ryanair's ground handling partner Azul Handling will continue weekend strikes through December 31, causing delays at Spanish airports.