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Holiday Travel Chaos: Strikes and Delays Across Europe

12/22/2025

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Travel disruptions across Europe are expected this Christmas due to strikes and EU regulations.
EasyJet ground staff at London Luton Airport will strike December 19-22 and 26-29, disrupting check-in and baggage handling.
Scandinavian Airlines cabin crew will strike December 22-24 and 26, protesting low pay.
In Spain, Ryanair's ground handling partner is striking until December 31, causing delays at multiple airports.
The European Union's Entry/Exit System expansion increases processing times by 70% and delays in January.

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Travel disruptions across Europe are expected this Christmas due to strikes and EU regulations.
EasyJet ground staff at London Luton Airport will strike December 19-22 and 26-29, disrupting check-in and baggage handling.
Scandinavian Airlines cabin crew will strike December 22-24 and 26, protesting low pay.
In Spain, Ryanair's ground handling partner is striking until December 31, causing delays at multiple airports.
The European Union's Entry/Exit System expansion increases processing times by 70% and delays in January.