All the travel strikes planned over the Easter Holidays

Many Brits will be heading abroad this Easter, but they could find their travel plans impacted by strikes both here in the UK and at popular tourist destinations. Walkouts have been planned by airport workers, Passport Office staff and air traffic controllers, causing disruption to travellers.

Strikes are taking place in France and Spain throughout April, while walkouts are planned by Border Force staff and Passport Office workers in the UK. Some airlines, including Ryanair and British Airways have already cancelled flights due to industrial action, with more expected to follow, the Mirror reports.

We’ve rounded up below the biggest strikes which are likely to affect your holiday plans in the coming weeks. It’s always worth checking with your tour operator before you travel for the latest updates.

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Since the start of the year French air traffic controllers have gone on strike for 13 days, with another four days of strikes planned between now and April 9. There have been mass protests throughout the country against the raising of the national pension age from 62 to 64 rumble on.

British Airways has already had to cancel 50 flights due to weather and the strikes, with Ryanair also grounding services.

Ryanair said on its website: "Due to a French Air Traffic Control Strike, we are expecting possible cancellations or delays on flights to/from France on 23-31 March. Any affected passengers will be notified as soon as possible."

At the end of April thousands of Border Force officials will walk out in a long running dispute over pay, pensions and job security. As many as 15,000 Border Force workers represented by