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Ireland: Hundreds of Flights Cancelled Until July 7
Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel up to 400 flights until July 7 due to a work-to-rule strike initiated by its pilots on June 26. This strike, driven by demands for higher salaries, means pilots are not working outside their scheduled hours or accepting schedule changes. The Labour Court was set to intervene on July 3. Passengers are advised to stay informed about any developments.
Affected airline:
- Aer Lingus, Ireland
France: Public Transport in Paris Impacted During Olympics
Public transport in Paris and the Ile-de-France region could face disruptions until September, coinciding with the Olympic Games from July 26 to September 8. The CGT-RATP union has announced potential strikes between February 5 and September 9, related to salary disputes. The French Senate has passed a bill to ban strikes during major events like the Olympics, requiring staff to give months' notice of any industrial action.
Impacted transport:
- Buses and metros in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Netherlands: Public Transport Strikes on September 12
On September 12, public transport workers in several Dutch cities, including Amsterdam, The Hague, and Rotterdam, plan to strike. This action follows the Cabinet’s budget proposal, which may include early retirement for those in physically demanding jobs.
Impacted cities:
- Amsterdam
- The Hague
- Rotterdam