Europe's travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in September and October

Europe is a hive of strike action right now, with many employees unhappy that sky-high inflation has not been matched by higher wages.

Walkouts are planned all over Europe, showing that it always pays to check before you travel.

Luckily, we have gathered all of the strike information together below.

Read on to find out where and when are walkouts taking place.

If your flight or train is cancelled or delayed, you will be entitled to a new ticket or compensation. Read our guide for the full details.

France's largest union for air traffic controllers (SNCTA) has called on workers to conduct a nationwide strikes on 15 September and 13 October. 

The first walkout will coincide with the Rugby World Cup, which will draw thousands of people to the country. The union slammed the "silence of the civil aviation authority (Direction générale de l'Aviation civile, DGAC)" amidst surging inflation. 

The action could see widespread flight cancellations and impact flights from other countries that cross French airspace. 

Paris Metro workers have threatened strike action during the Rugby World Cup, which runs from 8 September to 28 October at Stade de France, Saint-Denis.

While train drivers will receive a bonus in recognition of the additional services they must run during the event, station staff have not been offered additional pay.

Members of trade union FO-RATP, which represents public transport workers in Paris, have threatened to walk out over the issue. Negotiations are currently ongoing.

Ground staff at airports around Italy will take part in a 24-hour walkout on 8 September.

Baggage handlers represented by the FLAI Trasporti union are expected to take part in the walkout.

It's currently unclear how many workers will take part therefore the